Progress on diversity of bat-borne viruses in China
10.16303/j.cnki.1005-4545.2025.05.26
- VernacularTitle:中国蝙蝠携带病毒多样性的研究进展
- Author:
Yicong YU
1
;
Lingyan ZHAO
1
Author Information
1. 浙江省动物疫病预防控制中心,浙江 杭州 310018
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
bats;
coronavirus;
filovirus;
hantavirus;
emerging infectious diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science
2025;45(5):1088-1094
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Since the outbreak of SARS in 2003,bat-borne viruses have become a hotspot in the field of emerging infectious diseases.So far,more than 200 vertebrate-infecting viruses have been discov-ered in bats,including coronaviruses,filoviruses,and hantaviruses,which pose a severe threat to public health.The discovery of these viruses not only enhances our understanding of virus diversity harbored by bats but also provides important data for controlling and preventing potential bat-re-lated emerging infectious diseases.Although significant progress has been made in understanding bat-borne virus diversity,many areas such as risk assessment and bat immunity remain largely un-explored.In this review,we summarize important bat-related viruses discovered in China,including coronaviruses,filoviruses,hantaviruses,and others,and discuss the urgent areas that need further research,providing a useful reference for understanding bat-borne viruses in China.
