Serologic Evidence of Fruit Bat Exposure to Filoviruses, Singapore, 2011–2016
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To determine whether fruit bats in Singapore have been exposed to filoviruses, we screened 409 serum samples from bats of 3 species by using a multiplex assay that detects antibodies against filoviruses. Positive samples reacted with glycoproteins from Bundibugyo, Ebola, and Sudan viruses, indicating filovirus circulation among bats in Southeast Asia.
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دوره 24 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2018