At least seven distinct rotavirus genotype constellations in bats with evidence of reassortment and zoonotic transmissions
C. Simsek, V. M. Corman, H. U. Everling, A. N. Lukashev, A. Rasche, G. D. Maganga, T. Binger, D. Jansen, L. Beller, W. Deboutte, F. Gloza-Rausch, A. Seebens-Hoyer, S. Yordanov, A. Sylverken, S. K. Oppong, , J. Matthijnssens
The paper identifies seven distinct rotavirus genotype constellations in bats, finds evidence of reassortment, and suggests potential zoonotic transmission to humans and equines.
bioRxiv · Aug 13, 2020Microbiology