Ecologists identify potential new sources of Ebola and other filoviruses

An international team of ecologists has identified the bat species with the greatest potential to harbor filoviruses -- a family that includes Ebola virus. The researchers suggest that areas where many of these species overlap, notably in Southeast Asia, should be targeted for disease surveillance and virus discovery efforts.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news