Publications by authors named "Lwitiho E Sudi"
Article Synopsis
- A novel hantavirus called Kiwira virus was detected in Angolan free-tailed bats in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, indicating its presence in wildlife across two African countries.
- The virus showed the highest RNA levels in the bats' spleens, and genetic sequencing revealed it is closely related to other bat-infecting hantaviruses.
- The findings suggest that Kiwira virus is actively replicating in bats, which could pose a risk for potential transmission to humans, especially since these bats often roost near human habitats.
