Evaluation of Taxonomic Characteristics of Matlo and Phala Bat Rabies-Related Lyssaviruses Identified in South Africa

We report the genetic characterization of two potentially novel rabies-related lyssaviruses identified from bats in Limpopo province, South Africa. Matlo bat lyssavirus (MBLV) was identified in two <i>Miniopterus natalensis</i> (Natal long-fingered) bats in 2015 and 2016, and Phala bat l...

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Published in:Viruses
Main Authors: Natalie Viljoen, Jacqueline Weyer, Jessica Coertse, Wanda Markotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Subjects:
lyssavirus
rabies
South Africa
bat
surveillance
molecular characterization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/10/2047

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