Shedding of Marburg Virus in Naturally Infected Egyptian Rousette Bats, South Africa, 2017

• DOI: 10.3201/eid2612.202108
• Publication Date: 2020-11-12T03:39:50Z
• Authors: Janusz T. Pawęska; Nadia Storm; Wanda Markotter; Nicholas Di Paola; Michael R. Wiley; Gustavo Palacios; Petrus Jansen van...
• Keywords: Marburg virus

Abstract We detected Marburg virus RNA in rectal swab samples from Egyptian rousette bats South Africa 2017. This finding signifies that fecal contamination of natural bat habitats is a potential source infection for humans. Identified genetic sequences are closely related to Ravn virus, implying wider distribution Africa.