Publications by authors named "A Moshkin"
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- The study investigates hantaviruses in bats, specifically focusing on common noctules and other bat species from Rostov Bat Rehabilitation Center in Russia.
- Hantaviruses were detected in 4.94% of blood samples and 1.1% of fecal samples from common noctules, suggesting these bats can harbor these viruses.
- Phylogenetic analysis indicates that the detected viruses are closely related to Loanvirus brunaense, previously identified in Central European bats, highlighting the potential for these viruses to be species-specific and geographically widespread.
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- Influenza A virus has a segmented RNA genome, allowing for reassortment, which can create new virus variants, primarily circulating among wild waterfowl during their migrations.* -
- In 2023, an analysis of 84 biological samples from birds and marine mammals in Antarctica indicated the presence of avian influenza virus variants, specifically H3N8 and H1N1.* -
- The research underscores the importance of understanding genetic diversity in influenza A viruses in polar regions to inform strategies against potential biological threats.*
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- Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus was found in dead seals on Tyuleniy Island in eastern Russia.
- The viruses discovered in the northern fur seals belong to clade 2.3.4.4b.
- These viruses are closely related to those reported in the Russian Far East and Japan during 2022-2023.
Introduction: Tick-borne infections are of great importance for many regions of Russia, including Eastern Siberia. This unfavorable epidemiological situation can be characterized not only by the circulation of well-known tick-borne infections, but also by the identification of new pathogens, the role of which remains little or generally unexplored. Multicomponent flavi-like viruses can cause infectious diseases in humans and pose a threat to public health.
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- Q fever is a zoonotic disease causing symptoms like fever and muscle pain, and can lead to serious complications like endocarditis.
- A study in the Republic of Guinea monitored the presence of the bacteria causing Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) in ticks from small mammals and cattle.
- Results showed a notable presence of the bacteria, with 7.2% of tick samples testing positive, indicating that ticks are key transmitters of Q fever in the region, highlighting the need for monitoring efforts.