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View article: Etiology and epidemiology of respiratory infections in community-based influenza-like illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Etiology and epidemiology of respiratory infections in community-based influenza-like illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic Open
These findings highlight the dominance of SARS-CoV-2 and the suppression of typical seasonal viruses, likely due to public health measures and viral interference. The results emphasize the importance of multiplex, community-level surveilla…
View article: Viral and Bacterial Etiology of Common Respiratory Infections in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Viral and Bacterial Etiology of Common Respiratory Infections in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Respiratory infections are a major global public health problem, with potentially serious consequences. Indeed, they remain one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 in developing countrie…
View article: Circulation of Measles Virus Genotype B3 in the Republic of the Congo Between 2023 and 2024: A Molecular Characterization Study
Circulation of Measles Virus Genotype B3 in the Republic of the Congo Between 2023 and 2024: A Molecular Characterization Study Open
Background and Aims The only previous sequence report of measles virus from the Republic of the Congo (RoC) dates back to samples collected in 2000. To update the molecular epidemiology of measles virus in the RoC, our study genotyped meas…
View article: Sentinels tracking viruses in various ecosystems: Towards a One Health approach
Sentinels tracking viruses in various ecosystems: Towards a One Health approach Open
Source Agritrop Cirad (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/614425/)
View article: Ebola and Marburg viruses IgG detections in small ruminants and dogs from villages within outbreak areas in Gabon
Ebola and Marburg viruses IgG detections in small ruminants and dogs from villages within outbreak areas in Gabon Open
The Ebola virus (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV) have been in circulation in Africa for several decades and are the cause of numerous outbreaks. There has been very little research on the role of domestic animals in their transmission to hu…
View article: Prevalence of post-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 in patients with respiratory syndrome in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Prevalence of post-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 in patients with respiratory syndrome in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Open
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in the Republic of the Congo in March 2020. Several control measures were implemented during the pandemic period. As a result, the number of reported cases decreased significantly, leading …
View article: Toxoplasma gondii from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: First report of an African wild strain
Toxoplasma gondii from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: First report of an African wild strain Open
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous and highly prevalent parasite that can theoretically infect all warm-blooded vertebrates. In humans, toxoplasmosis causes infections in both immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients, cong…
View article: A Large‐Scale Serological Survey in Pets From October 2020 Through June 2021 in France Shows Significantly Higher Exposure to <scp>SARS</scp>‐<scp>CoV</scp>‐2 in Cats Compared to Dogs
A Large‐Scale Serological Survey in Pets From October 2020 Through June 2021 in France Shows Significantly Higher Exposure to <span>SARS</span>‐<span>CoV</span>‐2 in Cats Compared to Dogs Open
Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) has the potential to infect various animals, including domestic pets like dogs and cats. Many studies have documented infection in companion animals by molecular and…
View article: Serological evidence of natural exposure to rabies in rural populations in Gabon
Serological evidence of natural exposure to rabies in rural populations in Gabon Open
Rabies is one of the oldest known zoonotic diseases, with dogs being the main reservoir for 99% of the cases of human rabies. However, wild animals may also be rabies vectors. In most cases, contact with a rabid animal results in rabies wi…
View article: First Detection of Antibodies Specific to Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Rural Populations of Gabon
First Detection of Antibodies Specific to Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus in Rural Populations of Gabon Open
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral disease with a mortality rate reaching up to 40% in humans. Currently, CCHF affects three continents: Asia, Europe, and Africa. An increase in confirmed cases in Africa has been …
View article: Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Bat Hepatitis B Viruses in Bat Species Living in Gabon
Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Bat Hepatitis B Viruses in Bat Species Living in Gabon Open
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection leads to around 800,000 deaths yearly and is considered to be a major public health problem worldwide. However, HBV origins remain poorly understood. Here, we looked for bat HBV (BtHBV) in different bat sp…
View article: Investigation of caliciviruses and astroviruses in Gabonese rodents: A possible influence of national and international trade on the spread of enteric viruses
Investigation of caliciviruses and astroviruses in Gabonese rodents: A possible influence of national and international trade on the spread of enteric viruses Open
Caliciviruses (Caliciviridae) and astroviruses (Astroviridae) are among the leading cause of non-bacterial foodborne disease and gastroenteritis in human. These non-enveloped RNA viruses infect a wide range of vertebrate species including …
View article: <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: first report of an African wild population
<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>from Gabonese forest, Central Africa: first report of an African wild population Open
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous and highly prevalent parasite that can theoretically infect all warm-blooded vertebrates. In humans, toxoplasmosis causes infections in both immunodeficient and immunocompetent patients, cong…
View article: Evidence for circulation of Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in a forest environment in Gabon, Central Africa
Evidence for circulation of Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in a forest environment in Gabon, Central Africa Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis caused by the Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) that can infect domestic and wild animals. Although the RVFV transmission cycle has been well documented across Africa in savanna ecosy…
View article: Evidence for circulation of Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in a forest environment in Gabon, Central Africa
Evidence for circulation of Rift Valley fever virus in wildlife and domestic animals in a forest environment in Gabon, Central Africa Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis caused by the RVF virus (RVFV) that can infect domestic and wild animals. Although the RVFV transmission cycle has been well documented across Africa in savanna ecosystems, little …
View article: Absence of Coronavirus RNA in Faecal Samples from Wild Primates in Gabon, Central Africa
Absence of Coronavirus RNA in Faecal Samples from Wild Primates in Gabon, Central Africa Open
Coronaviruses (CoVs, Coronaviridae) are a diverse group of viruses that infect mammals, birds, and fish. Seven CoVs infect humans, among which Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoVs-1 and -2 and Middle East respiratory syndrome CoVs have s…
View article: Viral and Bacterial Etiology of Common Respiratory Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review
Viral and Bacterial Etiology of Common Respiratory Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review Open
(1) Background: Respiratory infections are a major public health problem worldwide, with potentially serious consequences. Indeed, these infections remain one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years old in d…
View article: Molecular Identification of Enteric Viruses in Domestic Animals in Northeastern Gabon, Central Africa
Molecular Identification of Enteric Viruses in Domestic Animals in Northeastern Gabon, Central Africa Open
Astroviruses (AstVs), enteroviruses (EVs), and caliciviruses (CaVs) infect several vertebrate taxa. Transmitted through the fecal–oral route, these enteric viruses are highly resistant and can survive in the environment, thereby increasing…
View article: Whole-Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Reveals Simultaneous Circulation of Three Variants and a Putative Recombination (20B/20H) in Pets, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Whole-Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Reveals Simultaneous Circulation of Three Variants and a Putative Recombination (20B/20H) in Pets, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Open
Following the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, cases of pets infected with variants circulating among humans were reported. In order to evaluate the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 circulation among pets in the Republic of the Congo, we conducted a ten-m…
View article: Habitat mosaic as a driver of the resilience of native species: The case of the assemblage of small mammals from the city of Franceville, Gabon
Habitat mosaic as a driver of the resilience of native species: The case of the assemblage of small mammals from the city of Franceville, Gabon Open
Rodents (Rodentia) are the most abundant and diverse order of mammals, present in all habitats, including urban areas. The traffic linked to globalisation has favoured their involvement in biological invasions that have an impact on local …
View article: African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest
African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest Open
In this study, we used a predator-enabled metagenomics strategy to sample the virome of a remote and difficult-to-access densely forested African tropical region. Specifically, we focused our study on the use of army ants of the genus Dory…
View article: A groundbreaking study using ants revealed a spectacular diversity of viruses in hardly accessible ecosystems like tropical forests
A groundbreaking study using ants revealed a spectacular diversity of viruses in hardly accessible ecosystems like tropical forests Open
A recommendation of: Matthieu Fritz, Berenice Reggiardo, Denis Filloux, Lisa Claude, Emmanuel Fernandez, Frederic Mahe, Simona Kraberger, Joy M. Custer, Pierre Becquart, Telstar Ndong Mebaley, Linda Bohou Kombila, Leadisaelle H. Lenguiya, …
View article: African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest
African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest Open
In this study, we used a predator-enabled metagenomics strategy to sample the virome of a remote and difficult-to-access densely forested African tropical region. Specifically, we focused our study on the use of army ants of the genus Dory…
View article: African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest
African army ants at the forefront of virome surveillance in a remote tropical forest Open
In this study, we used a predator-enabled metagenomics strategy to sample the virome of a remote and difficult-to-access densely forested African tropical region. Specifically, we focused our study on the use of army ants of the genus Dory…
View article: A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats
A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect many animals, including pets such as dogs and cats. Many studies have documented infection in companion animals by bio-molecular and serological methods. However, only…
View article: A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats
A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect many animals, including pets such as dogs and cats. Many studies have documented infection in companion animals by bio-molecular and serological methods. However, only…
View article: A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats
A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect many animals, including pets such as dogs and cats. Many studies have documented infection in companion animals by bio-molecular and serological methods. However, only…
View article: A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats
A large-scale serological survey in pets from October 2020 through June 2021 in France shows significantly higher exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect many animals, including pets such as dogs and cats. Many studies have documented infection in companion animals by bio-molecular and serological methods. However, only…