Authors
Tracey Goldstein, Simon J Anthony, Aiah Gbakima, Brian H Bird, James Bangura, Alexandre Tremeau-Bravard, Manjunatha N Belaganahalli, Heather L Wells, Jasjeet K Dhanota, Eliza Liang, Michael Grodus, Rohit K Jangra, Veronica A DeJesus, Gorka Lasso, Brett R Smith, Amara Jambai, Brima O Kamara, Sorie Kamara, William Bangura, Corina Monagin, Sagi Shapira, Christine K Johnson, Karen Saylors, Edward M Rubin, Kartik Chandran, W Ian Lipkin, Jonna AK Mazet
Publication date
2018/10
Journal
Nature microbiology
Volume
3
Issue
10
Pages
1084-1089
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group UK
Description
Here we describe the complete genome of a new ebolavirus, Bombali virus (BOMV) detected in free-tailed bats in Sierra Leone (little free-tailed (Chaerephon pumilus) and Angolan free-tailed (Mops condylurus)). The bats were found roosting inside houses, indicating the potential for human transmission. We show that the viral glycoprotein can mediate entry into human cells. However, further studies are required to investigate whether exposure has actually occurred or if BOMV is pathogenic in humans.
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