Rabies Virus in Nasal Mucosa of Naturally Infected Bats

1972/03/17 by Denny G. Constantine, Richard W. Emmons, James D. Woodie · 1 voice · 1 citation
Immunology and Microbiology · #Microbial infections and disease research #Poxvirus research and outbreaks #Rabies epidemiology and control

paper · doi:10.1126/science.175.4027.1255

openalex publication_date 1972/03/17 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23

Abstract

Rabies virus was demonstrated in the olfactory mucosa of naturally infected bats by staining with fluorescent antibody and by isolation of the virus from the nasal tissues. The olfactory mucosa is a potential portal of entry and exit for airborne rabies virus in bat caves.

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Discussions

• Constantine, Denny G., Richard W. Emmons, and James D. Woodie. “Rabies Virus in Nasal Mucosa of Naturally Infected Bats.” Science 175, no. 4027 (March 17, 1972): 1255–56. https://doi.org/10.1126/scien [bsky, 2 points, 1 comments]

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