amplification of emerging viruses in a bat colony. | bats host noteworthy viral pathogens, including coronaviruses, astroviruses, and adenoviruses. knowledge on the ecology of reservoir-borne viruses is critical for preventive approaches against zoonotic epidemics. we studied a maternity colony of myotis myotis bats in the attic of a private house in a suburban neighborhood in rhineland-palatinate, germany, during 2008, 2009, and 2010. one coronavirus, 6 astroviruses, and 1 novel adenovirus were identified and monitored quantitatively. strong and ... | 2011 | 21392436 |