Lack of #Lloviu Virus #Disease #Development in #Ferret Model

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/12/24-0818_article

Abstract
The first isolate of the emerging filovirus Lloviu virus (LLOV) was obtained in 2022. No animal disease models have been established. We assessed the pathogenic potential of LLOV in ferrets after intranasal, intramuscular, or aerosol exposure. The lack of disease development shows ferrets are not a disease model for LLOV.

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