Bat influenza viruses could infect humans

(University of Zurich) Bats don't only carry the deadly Ebola virus, but are also a reservoir for a new type of influenza virus. These newly discovered flu viruses could potentially also attack the cells of humans and livestock, researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news