Abstract
To investigate the presence of Lagos bat virus (LBV)-specific antibodies in megachiroptera from West Africa, we conducted fluorescent antibody virus neutralization tests. Neutralizing antibodies were detected in Eidolon helvum (37%), Epomophorus gambianus (3%), and Epomops buettikoferi (33%, 2/6) from Ghana. These findings confirm the presence of LBV in West Africa.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 926-928 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |