Molecular Survey of RNA Viruses in Hungarian Bats: Discovering Novel Astroviruses, Coronaviruses, and Caliciviruses

Abstract

We have successfully confirmed BtCoVs in numerous bat species. Furthermore, we have described new bat species harboring BtAstVs in Europe and found new species of CalVs. Further long-term investigations involving more species are needed in the Central European region for a better understanding on the host specificity, seasonality, phylogenetic relationships, and the possible zoonotic potential of these newly described viruses.