Publications by authors named "Alexey Moshkin"
Braz J Microbiol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Emerg Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
