Bat Influenza A(HL18NL11) Virus in Fruit Bats, Brazil
by Campos et al.Screening of 533 bats for influenza A viruses showed subtype HL18NL11 in intestines of 2 great fruit-eating bats (Artibeus lituratus). High concentrations suggested fecal shedding.
25th January 2019 •
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Potential effect of Zika virus infection on human male fertility?
by Avelino-Silva et al.The findings from this study suggest a possible long-term detrimental effect of ZIKV infection on human male fertility that has to be further explored in well-characterized samples from cohort studies conducted in ZIKV-endemic areas.
25th October 2018 •
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Zika virus infects human testicular tissue and germ cells
by Matusali et al.This study provides key insights into how ZIKV may persist in semen and alter semen parameters, as well as a valuable tool for testing antiviral agents.
1st October 2018 •
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