PLoS Negl Trop Dis June 2023 PMID 37384601

Discovery of a novel bat lyssavirus in a Long-fingered bat (Myotis capaccinii) from Slovenia.

Danijela Černe, Peter Hostnik, Ivan Toplak, Primož Presetnik, Jedrt Maurer-Wernig, Urška Kuhar

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Several discussions reference the publication as a significant discovery, with mentions of how the virus relates to other lyssaviruses and the importance for European bat research, using neutral scientific language. The tone suggests a moderate level of engagement and interest focused on the scientific implications rather than emotional or urgent reactions.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of discovering a novel virus in European bats, showing general support for the importance of the findings.

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The discussions indicate moderate interest, focusing on the novelty and implications for viral transmission, but lack emotional or urgent language.

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Commenters reference the publication and scientific context, but do not delve deeply into possible consequences or future research.

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Participants recognize that this discovery could influence understanding of bat viruses and zoonotic risks, though the conversation remains largely informational.

Abstract in brief

A novel bat lyssavirus called Divaa was discovered in a Longfingered bat (Myotis capaccinii) in Slovenia, marking an important find in European bat virology.
The virus’s genome was sequenced and found to be closely related to other lyssaviruses like Kotalahti bat lyssavirus, and it belongs to phylogroup I, indicating its potential role in virus transmission among bats.
The study highlights increasing detection of bat-associated lyssaviruses in Europe and suggests that bats, especially the Myotis species, are key carriers and transmitters of these viruses, which are related to rabies.]

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Discovery of a New Bat Lyssavirus in Slovenia's Long-fingered Bats

A novel bat lyssavirus called Divaa was discovered in a Long-fingered bat (Myotis capaccinii) in Slovenia, marking an important find in European bat virology. The virus’s genome was sequenced and found to be closely…

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