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- The viral metagenomics approach is useful for studying viruses in humans and animals, particularly in the context of emerging viral threats.
- The ruddy shelduck, a key species in Qinghai Lake, may carry viruses that can infect humans or other animals, but little research has been done on their faecal virome.
- A study of faecal samples from ruddy shelducks in Tibet discovered new strains of picornaviruses and identified viruses affecting parasites and bacteria, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring of viral threats to wildlife and public health.
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The viral metagenomics approach is an effective technique for investigating and analysing both existing and emerging viruses in humans and diverse animal samples. The ruddy shelduck, a nationally protected secondary key species of wild animals, has become the predominant species among overwintering waterbirds in Qinghai Lake. Viruses carried by ruddy shelducks can potentially infect humans or other animals; however, limited research on the faecal virome of ruddy shelducks is currently available. In the present study, faecal samples of ruddy shelducks collected from Saga County, Shigatse City, Tibet, China, were subjected to viral metagenomic analysis. The predominant viral families identified in ruddy shelduck samples were , , , , and . Among these, two picornavirus genomes have been identified as new strains of the genus in the family . In addition, viruses that infect parasites and bacteria have been identified and characterised. The present study enhances our comprehension of the composition of the viral community in ruddy shelducks faeces and highlights the dynamic nature of viral evolution and the significance of continuous monitoring to assess potential risks to wildlife and public health.
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