Aspergillus dsRNA virus drives fungal fitness and pathogenicity in the mammalian host
M. Rocha, V. Lerer, J. Adeoye, H. Hayby, M. L. Fabre, A. E. Barber, N. Shlezinger
This study shows that a mycovirus enhances fungal survival and virulence in mice, suggesting antiviral treatment could reduce fungal pathogenicity.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology