作者: Helene M. De Nys , Placide Mbala Kingebeni , Alpha K. Keita , Christelle Butel , Guillaume Thaurignac
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摘要: To clarify the role of bats in ecology Ebola viruses, we assessed prevalence virus antibodies a large-scale sample collected during 2015-2017 from countries Africa that have had previous outbreaks (Guinea, Democratic Republic Congo) or are at high risk for (Cameroon). We analyzed 4,022 blood samples >12 frugivorous and 27 insectivorous species; 2-37 (0.05%-0.92%) were seropositive Zaire 0-30 (0%-0.75%) Sudan viruses. observed 1 bat genus 6 species. Certain species widespread across serologic evidence No viral RNA was detected subset tested (n = 665). Ongoing surveillance other potential animal reservoirs required to predict prepare future outbreaks.