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Viral metagenomics of Okavango Delta water pans reveal novel insights into wildlife disease potential

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Botswana's Seronga region saw a mass elephant die-off potentially linked to water sources. This study analyzes Okavango Delta metagenomes, uncovering a diversity of viruses and harmful pathogens. Findings highlight the importance of understanding viral ecology in these waters and support One Health's objective in protecting human, animal, and ecosystem health.

Source: iMetaOmics.

DOI: 10.1002/imo2.70018

Authors: Emilie J. Skoog, Kenosi Kebabonye, Benjamin Klempay, Mangaliso Gondwe, Kaelo Makati, Nlingisisi Babayani, Mosimanegape Jongman, Jeff Bowman, Lihini Aluwihare

Institutions: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, University of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Zoonotic diseases and public health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Institutes of Health, University of California, San Diego

Awards: G1476237564, Illumina NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System

OpenAlex ID: W4409921847

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