Publications by authors named "Bruno Milhomem Pilati Rodrigues"
Braz J Microbiol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Recent declines in honey bee colonies globally are linked to factors like agricultural practices, climate change, chemical insecticides, pests, and diseases, with viral infections being a significant cause of this decline.
- A study conducted in southern Brazil between 2016 and 2017 utilized metagenomic approaches to identify eight known viruses and a new thogotovirus isolate (tentatively named Apis thogotovirus 1, or ATHOV-1) from honey bee samples.
- The findings highlight the importance of recognizing multiple viral infections in bees to enhance our understanding of virus-host interactions and ultimately improve bee health management strategies.
