Biosurveillance for Spillover of Henipaviruses and Filoviruses in Rural India
Abstract
This project will test the hypothesis that henipaviruses and filoviruses are circulating in bats associated with human and livestock in rural India, and that unrecognized spillover into domestic animals and people has occurred. In line with Thrust Area 6 Cooperative Weapons of Mass Destruction Research with Global Partners, this project will reduce threat from these select agents and viruses of high concern in India by enhancing field and laboratory capacity to safely conduct biosurveillance in animals and people for henipaviruses and filoviruses; and conducting targeted biological surveillance in wildlife (esp. bats), livestock and people in rural communities in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala to determine reservoir hosts for and detect spillover of these viruses; and assess the role of livestock and geography in exposure rates of henipa- and filoviruses in rural communities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Dec 28, 2020
- Source ID
- HDTRA12010026
Entities
People
- Jonathan Epstein
Organizations
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- EcoHealth Alliance