Detection of Batborne Hantaviruses, Laos, 2023–2024
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We report the detection of batborne hantaviruses in 2 bat species (Aselliscus stoliczkanus and Hipposideros gentilis) in Laos, expanding the known geographic distribution of hantaviruses in Southeast Asia. Given the frequent human-wildlife contact in the region, researchers should continue to characterize the viruses and investigate their zoonotic potential.
Source: Emerging infectious diseases
Authors: Chittaphone Vanhnollat, Somphavanh Somlor, Kristina Dimitrova, Sarah Medina, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Vaekey Vungkyly, Longthor Vachouaxiong, Bounsavane Douangboubpha, Daosavanh Sanamxay, Vilakhan Xayaphet, Phetphoumin Paphaphanh, Watthana Theppangna, Jonathan Audet, Philippe Buchy, David Safronetz
Language: English
Topic: Viral Infections and Vectors
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408575191