Bombali Virus in Mops condylurus Bat, Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Bombali virus (genus Ebolavirus) was identified in organs and excreta of an Angolan free-tailed bat (Mops condylurus) in Kenya. Complete genome analysis revealed 98% nucleotide sequence similarity to the prototype virus from Sierra Leone. No Ebola virus-specific RNA or antibodies were detected from febrile humans in the area who reported contact with bats.

SUBMITTER: Forbes KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6478230 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature