Lagos Bat Virus, an Under-Reported Rabies-Related Lyssavirus
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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 is rarely encountered. There are currently four lineages, although the observed genetic diversity exceeds existing lyssavirus species demarcation criteria. Several exposures to rabid bats infected with LBV have been reported; however, no known human cases have been reported to date. This review provides the history of LBV and summarizes previous knowledge as well as new detections. Genetic diversity, pathogenesis and prevention are re-evaluated and discussed.
- University of Pretoria
- National Institute for Communicable Diseases South Africa
- University of Pretoria South Africa
- University of Pretoria
- National Health Laboratory Service South Africa
Rabies, bats, 610, rabies, bat, Review, Microbiology, 630, South Africa, Rhabdoviridae Infections, Chiroptera, Bats, Lagos bat virus, Animals, Humans, Animalia, South Africa (SA), Chordata, Phylogeny, Lagos bat lyssavirus (LBV), Genetic Variation, Biodiversity, lyssavirus, QR1-502, Africa, Mammalia, Lyssavirus
Rabies, bats, 610, rabies, bat, Review, Microbiology, 630, South Africa, Rhabdoviridae Infections, Chiroptera, Bats, Lagos bat virus, Animals, Humans, Animalia, South Africa (SA), Chordata, Phylogeny, Lagos bat lyssavirus (LBV), Genetic Variation, Biodiversity, lyssavirus, QR1-502, Africa, Mammalia, Lyssavirus
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