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Optimizing Viral Discovery in Bats.

Cristin C W Young¹, Kevin J Olival²

¹University of California Davis, Davis, CA, United States of America.

|February 12, 2016

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Bat viral discovery has identified 248 novel viruses. Study success depends on host species and viral families tested, guiding future pathogen detection strategies.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Virology
Wildlife Disease Ecology
Molecular Epidemiology

Background:

Bat viral discovery research has surged in the last decade.
A comprehensive synthesis of existing bat virus discovery data is currently lacking.
Bats are significant reservoirs for diverse viral pathogens with zoonotic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize data from published bat viral discovery studies (2007-2013).
To identify factors influencing the success of viral discovery in bats.
To analyze trends in bat virus prevalence across host taxa and viral families.

Main Methods:

Extracted and analyzed data from 93 peer-reviewed publications.
Employed generalized linear models to assess study-level factors for virus detection.
Utilized logistic regression to identify individual-level predictors of viral detection.

Main Results:

Over 248 novel viruses from 24 viral families were described during the study period.
The number of host species and viral families tested were key predictors of detected viruses at the study level.
Viral prevalence varied significantly by viral family, specimen type, and host taxonomy.

Conclusions:

Significant taxonomic gaps exist in current bat viral discovery efforts.
Understanding prevalence patterns can optimize future viral pathogen detection strategies.
More efficient and targeted sampling and screening approaches are recommended for future research.