Lloviu

Lloviu virus (LLOV) is a filovirus that was discovered in Spain in 2002. It is named after the Lloviu Cave in Asturias, where it was first identified in Schreiber's long-fingered bats. LLOV is the only known member of the species Cuevavirus, which is part of the family Filoviridae, order Mononegavirales.

Discovery

The Lloviu virus was discovered during an investigation into a mass die-off of Schreiber's long-fingered bats in the Lloviu Cave. The bats were found to be infected with a previously unknown filovirus, which was subsequently named the Lloviu virus.

Characteristics

LLOV is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus. It is closely related to the Ebola virus and Marburg virus, but is distinct enough to be classified as a separate species. The virus is thought to be bat-borne, and is potentially zoonotic, although no human cases have been reported.

Research

Research into LLOV is ongoing, with scientists studying its genomics, pathogenesis, and potential for transmission to humans. The virus's genome has been sequenced, providing valuable information about its structure and function.

See also

• Filoviridae
• Ebola virus
• Marburg virus
• Zoonosis

References

Lloviu Resources
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