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Bats may carry up to 66 new species of virus linked to measles and mumps, scientists say
Agence France-Presse Apr 24, 2012 ? 12:03 PM ET | Last Updated: Apr 24, 2012 12:07 PM ET
PARIS ? Scientists studying bats have found dozens of new members of a virus family linked to human disease, and warned of possible exposure as the winged mammals are driven out of forests into the cities.
Sixty-six new species of paramyxoviruses, the viral group that causes measles and mumps and is behind three cattle diseases, have a natural host in bats, they said.
It is not yet known if any of the newly-discovered viruses are a threat or are even transmissible to humans, but the experts urged caution...
Bats may carry up to 66 new species of virus linked to measles and mumps, scientists say
Agence France-Presse Apr 24, 2012 ? 12:03 PM ET | Last Updated: Apr 24, 2012 12:07 PM ET
PARIS ? Scientists studying bats have found dozens of new members of a virus family linked to human disease, and warned of possible exposure as the winged mammals are driven out of forests into the cities.
Sixty-six new species of paramyxoviruses, the viral group that causes measles and mumps and is behind three cattle diseases, have a natural host in bats, they said.
It is not yet known if any of the newly-discovered viruses are a threat or are even transmissible to humans, but the experts urged caution...