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Bat- and Rodent-Borne Zoonotic Viruses

A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 4252

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Gábor Kemenesi

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1. National Laboratory of Virology, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
2. Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Biology, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
Interests: next-generation sequencing; bat virology; viral zoonoses; filoviruses; coronaviruses; zoology
Dr. Kornélia Kurucz

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1. National Laboratory of Virology, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
2. Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Biology, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
Interests: disease ecology; zoonotic pathogens; vector-borne viruses; invasion biology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Bats and rodents are among the most significant viral reservoirs worldwide. The viral diversity of these taxa is extensively examined thanks to the rapidly developing next-generation sequencing technologies and surveillance efforts. However, the knowledge of viral diversity is just a first step to make realistic risk assessment of the spillover mechanisms and outbreak potential of these viruses. There is an urgent need to better understand the ecology of viral zoonotic pathogens in these animals.

In this Special Issue we welcome submissions dealing with the understanding of the ecological background of virus–host relations in Nature, such as the natural transmission patterns, genomic evolution within hosts or within populations, and the role of ectoparasites in virus transmission and viral dynamics under different life stages or under different environmental factors. We encourage submissions dealing with understanding the effects of changing environment, human impact and climate change on the distribution and evolution of viral zoonotic agents in bats or rodents. Along with original research articles, we welcome review articles covering the topic of this Special Issue as well as opinion or perspective pieces presenting novel hypotheses.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Gábor Kemenesi
Dr. Kornélia Kurucz
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Viruses is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • disease ecology
  • virus transmission
  • viral zoonoses
  • changing environment
  • pathogen dynamics
  • genomic evolution
  • ectoparasites

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Presence of Alphacoronavirus in Tree- and Crevice-Dwelling Bats from Portugal
by Mahima Hemnani, Priscilla Gomes da Silva, Gertrude Thompson, Patrícia Poeta, Hugo Rebelo and João R. Mesquita
Viruses 2024, 16(3), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16030434 - 12 Mar 2024
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Coronaviruses (CoVs) are RNA viruses capable of infecting a wide range of hosts, including mammals and birds, and have caused significant epidemics such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bats, the second most diverse mammalian order, are hosts for various CoVs due to their [...] Read more.
Coronaviruses (CoVs) are RNA viruses capable of infecting a wide range of hosts, including mammals and birds, and have caused significant epidemics such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bats, the second most diverse mammalian order, are hosts for various CoVs due to their unique immune responses and ecological traits. This study investigates CoV prevalence in crevice- and tree-dwelling bats in Portugal, a country with limited prior research on bat CoVs. Using nested RT-PCR and sequencing, we screened 87 stool samples from bats, identifying one sample (1.15%) that was positive for Alphacoronavirus, belonging to Pipistrellus pipistrellus. Phylogenetic analysis revealed close genetic relationships with Alphacoronavirus strains from the same bat species in Europe. The low prevalence suggests habitat-specific differences in viral transmission, with cave-dwelling bats exhibiting higher CoV prevalence due to population density and behaviour. These findings underscore the necessity for sustained surveillance efforts aimed at comprehending CoV dynamics within bat populations, especially concerning the risk of spillover events and viral evolution. Vital to this understanding is the monitoring of bat migration patterns, which serves as a crucial tool for elucidating CoV ecology and epidemiology. Such efforts are essential for ongoing research endeavours aimed at mitigating the potential for future zoonotic disease outbreaks. Full article
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Detection of Filoviruses in Bats in Vietnam
by Marat T. Makenov, Lan Anh T. Le, Olga A. Stukolova, Ekaterina V. Radyuk, Evgeny S. Morozkin, Nga T. T. Bui, Olga B. Zhurenkova, Manh N. Dao, Chau V. Nguyen, Mo T. Luong, Dung T. Nguyen, Marina V. Fedorova, Anna V. Valdokhina, Victoria P. Bulanenko, Vasiliy G. Akimkin and Lyudmila S. Karan
Viruses 2023, 15(9), 1785; https://doi.org/10.3390/v15091785 - 23 Aug 2023
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A new filovirus named Měnglà virus was found in bats in southern China in 2015. This species has been assigned to the new genus Dianlovirus and has only been detected in China. In this article, we report the detection of filoviruses in bats [...] Read more.
A new filovirus named Měnglà virus was found in bats in southern China in 2015. This species has been assigned to the new genus Dianlovirus and has only been detected in China. In this article, we report the detection of filoviruses in bats captured in Vietnam. We studied 248 bats of 15 species caught in the provinces of Lai Chau and Son La in northern Vietnam and in the province of Dong Thap in the southern part of the country. Filovirus RNA was found in four Rousettus leschenaultii and one Rousettus amplexicaudatus from Lai Chau Province. Phylogenetic analysis of the polymerase gene fragment showed that three positive samples belong to Dianlovirus, and two samples form a separate clade closer to Orthomarburgvirus. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed that 9% of Rousettus, 13% of Eonycteris, and 10% of Cynopterus bats had antibodies to the glycoprotein of marburgviruses. Full article
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First Report of Alphacoronavirus Circulating in Cavernicolous Bats from Portugal
by Mahima Hemnani, Priscilla Gomes da Silva, Gertrude Thompson, Patricia Poeta, Hugo Rebelo and João R. Mesquita
Viruses 2023, 15(7), 1521; https://doi.org/10.3390/v15071521 - 08 Jul 2023
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The emergence of novel coronaviruses (CoVs) has emphasized the need to understand their diversity and distribution in animal populations. Bats have been identified as crucial reservoirs for CoVs, and they are found in various bat species worldwide. In this study, we investigated the [...] Read more.
The emergence of novel coronaviruses (CoVs) has emphasized the need to understand their diversity and distribution in animal populations. Bats have been identified as crucial reservoirs for CoVs, and they are found in various bat species worldwide. In this study, we investigated the presence of CoVs of four cavernicolous bats in six locations in the centre and south of Portugal. We collected faeces, anal, and buccal swab samples, as well as air samples from the locations using a Coriolis air sampler. Our results indicate that CoVs were more readily detected in faecal samples compared to anal and buccal swab samples. No CoVs were detected in the air samples. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the detected viruses belong to the Alphacoronavirus genus. This study represents the first report of Alphacoronaviruses circulating in bats in Portugal and highlights the importance of continuous surveillance for novel CoVs in bat populations globally. Ongoing surveillance for CoVs in bat populations is essential as they are a vital source of these viruses. It is crucial to understand the ecological relationships between animals, humans, and the environment to prevent and control the emergence and transmission of infectious diseases. Further ecological studies are needed to investigate the factors contributing to the emergence and transmission of zoonotic viruses. Full article
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