article · Emerging infectious diseases
T he animal reservoir(s) for Ebola virus (EBOV) remain unclear. Although substantial evidence suggests several bat species can host EBOV and other filoviruses (1-8), it cannot be ruled out that other, less frequently surveyed mammal groups could also host these viruses or play a role in their ecology ( An EBOV outbreak in humans implies that EBOV had been circulating among wildlife where the primary case-patient contracted the infection. If the primary case-patient and his or her activities before becoming ill are known, this information provides an opportunity for EBOV wildlife surveillance closely focused in space and season.
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2609.191552
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