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Ebola Virus Field Sample Collection.

Brian R Amman¹, Amy J Schuh¹, Jonathan S Towner²

¹Virus Host Ecology, Viral Special Pathogens Branch, Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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Researchers can safely detect ebolaviruses in wildlife, such as bats, using established methods. These techniques, including RT-PCR, ELISA, and IHC, prioritize personal safety and protective equipment for researchers.

Keywords:

Bats Ebola Ebolavirus sample collection Filovirus Personal protective equipment

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Virology
Ecology
Public Health

Background:

Ebolaviruses pose significant sampling challenges, primarily concerning researcher safety.
The natural reservoir for ebolaviruses remains unidentified, though bats (Chiroptera) are suspected.
Existing methods for detecting Marburgviruses in bats can be adapted for ebolavirus research.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline safe and effective methodologies for detecting and isolating ebolaviruses from wildlife.
To adapt Marburgvirus detection techniques for diagnostic applications of ebolaviruses.
To emphasize the critical importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in wildlife sampling.

Main Methods:

Detailed methodologies for detecting and isolating Marburgviruses from Rousettus aegyptiacus (bats).
Adaptation of these methods for ebolavirus detection using RT-PCR, ELISA, and IHC.
Emphasis on personal safety protocols and the use of PPE throughout all procedures.

Main Results:

Successful detection and isolation of Marburgviruses from bats using the described methods.
The presented techniques are deemed applicable for diagnostic testing of ebolaviruses.
The methodologies are adaptable to various wildlife species beyond bats with minimal modifications.

Conclusions:

The described methods provide a framework for the safe and effective detection of ebolaviruses in wildlife.
Prioritizing researcher safety through PPE is paramount when handling potentially infectious samples.
These adaptable techniques can aid in identifying the elusive natural reservoir of ebolaviruses.