Geographic Range Overlap Rather than Phylogenetic Distance Explains Rabies Virus Transmission among Closely Related Bat Species

The cross-species transmission (CST) of pathogens can have dramatic consequences, as highlighted by recent disease emergence events affecting human, animal and plant health. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary factors that increase the likelihood of disease agents infecting and establishin...

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Main Authors: Maude Jacquot, Megan A. Wallace, Daniel G. Streicker, Roman Biek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/11/2399