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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Bats serve ecological roles but are increasingly recognized as reservoirs for pathogens.
  • Over 60 bat virus species were known before severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
  • The number of identified bat viruses has significantly increased post-SARS, with many novel species and genotypes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review bat viruses associated with emerging human infectious diseases.
  • To highlight the increasing identification of novel bat-borne viruses.
  • To underscore the unknown pathogenesis and public health threat of these viruses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications.
  • Analysis of reported bat virus species and associated diseases.
  • Synthesis of information on emerging infectious diseases linked to bats.

Main Results:

  • A dramatic increase in identified bat virus species and genotypes since the SARS outbreak.
  • Emergence of serious infectious diseases caused by bat-borne viruses globally.
  • Bats infected with these viruses often show no clinical symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Bats harbor a growing number of novel viruses with pandemic potential.
  • The pathogenesis and public health implications of bat-borne viruses require further investigation.
  • Continued surveillance and research are essential to mitigate risks associated with bat-borne pathogens.