Molecular Surveillance for Potential Zoonotic Pathogens in Troglophilus Bats: Detection and Molecular Characterization of Bat Coronaviruses in Southern Italy

Molecular Surveillance for Potential Zoonotic Pathogens in Troglophilus Bats: Detection and Molecular Characterization of Bat Coronaviruses in Southern Italy

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in bats, as they are natural hosts for numerous viruses, some of which have crossed species boundaries. Despite continued efforts in the past, the ecology of bat-related viruses in a significant part of national territories, such as Italy, remains la...

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Main Authors: Francesco Mira, Francesca Gucciardi, Giorgia Schiró, Rosario Grasso, Maria Teresa Spena, Gábor Kemenesi, Claudia Vaiana, Davide Anzá, Laura Di Paola, Santina Di Bella, Annalisa Guercio, Giuseppa Purpari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
bat
chiroptera
<i>alphacoronavirus</i>
<i>betacoronavirus</i>
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/5/457
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