Lack of Lloviu Virus Disease Development in Ferret Model

Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Dec;30(12):2639-2642. doi: 10.3201/eid3012.240818.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Ferrets*
  • Filoviridae
  • Filoviridae Infections* / virology
  • Humans