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Urban Wildlife, Hidden Pathogens: A Wake-Up Call from Mali
NAVIPP Scientific Watch Serie Pathogens in the city A recent study in Bamako, Mali, investigated rodents and shrews living in the city. Researchers discovered pathogens of public health concern, including Bartonella species, Coxiella burnetii (the agent of Q fever), and Trypanosoma. Although prevalence was low, these findings underscore the importance of monitoring urban wildlife. Why…
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Ebola’s Hidden History: What Viral Evolution Teaches Us
NAVIPP Scientific Watch Serie A virus with a complex past Ebola virus (EBOV) has caused multiple deadly outbreaks since the 1970s. For a long time, scientists believed these events traced back to a narrow genetic bottleneck. But new research is rewriting this story. New insights from phylogeny Recent analyses suggest that Ebola’s origins may stretch…
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Marburg virus and the ferret model: a step toward better countermeasures
NAVIPP Scientific Watch Serie Why Marburg matters Marburg virus (MARV) belongs to the filovirus family, the same group as Ebola, and is one of the deadliest pathogens known to humans. With mortality rates reaching up to 90% in some outbreaks, it is considered a major pandemic threat. Yet, progress in developing treatments and vaccines has…