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This study provides the first molecular evidence of dengue virus (DENV-2) infection in bats from Córdoba and Sucre, Colombia, based on samples taken from 286 bats across 12 sites. The research utilized nested-RT-PCR to detect DENV-2 in nonhematophagous bats, specifically Carollia perspicillata and Phyllostomus discolor, with sequences showing high similarity to known DENV-2 strains. The findings highlight the potential role of bats as reservoirs for DENV and underscore the need for further investigation int
- Author
- Janna Pinilla
- Language
- EN