Cross-Continental Analysis of Vampire Bat Betaherpesvirus Reveals Limited Interference Among Strains and Local Geographic Spread
Haris Malik, Richard Orton, Anushka T. Ramjag, Alice Broos, Aline Campos, Andre Witt, Anne Lavergne, Carlos Tello, Christine Carrington, Daniel J. Becker, Elsa M. Cárdenas-Canales, Erich Fischer, Gerald G. Carter, Luke Victor Rostant, Megan E. Griffiths, , Daniel G. Streicker
The paper analyzes DrBHV diversity across Latin America and the Caribbean, showing widespread co-infection and geographic spread, suggesting vaccine vectors could be locally sourced.
bioRxiv · May 26, 2026 · PreprintGenomics