Lagos bat virus (LBV), one of the 17 accepted viral species of the Lyssavirus genus, was the
first rabies-related virus described in 1956. This virus is endemic to the African continent and …

Bat cells and tissue have elevated basal expression levels of antiviral genes commonly
associated with interferon alpha (IFNα) signaling. Here, we show Interferon Regulatory …

Bats are the only flying placental mammals that constitute the second largest order of
mammals and present all around the world except in Arctic, Antarctica and a few oceanic …

Zoonotic emergence requires spillover from animals to humans, hence animal-human
interactions. A lot has been emphasized on human intrusion into wild habitats (eg …

The straw-colored fruit bat (Eidolon helvum) is a pteropodid whose conservation is crucial
for maintaining functional connectivity of plant populations in tropical Africa. Land …

Spatiotemporally-localised prediction of virus emergence from wildlife requires focused
studies on the ecology and immunology of reservoir hosts in their native habitat. Reliable …

Rabies is nearly 100% lethal in the absence of treatment, killing an estimated 59,000 people
annually. Vaccines and biologics are highly efficacious when administered properly. Sixteen …

Pathogens causing acute disease and death or lasting immunity require specific spatial or
temporal processes to persist in populations. Host traits, such as maternally-derived …

Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease caused by lyssavirus infection. Bats are important
natural reservoir hosts of various lyssaviruses that can be transmitted to people. The …

Abstract Background In Ghana, the conversion of land to agriculture, especially across the
vegetative belt has resulted in fragmented forest landscapes with increased interactions …