Abstract
To determine geographic range for Ebola virus, we tested 276 bats in Bangladesh. Five (3.5%) bats were positive for antibodies against Ebola Zaire and Reston viruses; no virus was detected by PCR. These bats might be a reservoir for Ebola or Ebola-like viruses, and extend the range of filoviruses to mainland Asia.
Publication types
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Research Support, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Bangladesh / epidemiology
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Chiroptera / immunology
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Chiroptera / virology
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Ebolavirus / immunology*
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Female
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Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / epidemiology
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Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / immunology
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Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / veterinary*
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Male