Lorenz Ulrich

This study compares the susceptibility of different species to bat-borne H9N2 influenza virus, finding that Eidolon helvum is highly susceptible and transmits efficiently, while pigs and quails are not.

This study evaluates a human DPP4 transgenic hamster model for MERS-CoV infection and transmission, showing efficient viral replication and similar clinical outcomes with two MERS-CoV strains.

This study establishes in vivo infection models for RusV in wood mice and rats, showing persistent infection and mucosal shedding in wood mice, suggesting them as potential reservoir hosts.

This study investigates H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus infection in calves and lactating cows, finding that mammary gland infection causes severe mastitis and reduced milk production, with transmission likely via milk rather than respiratory routes.

The study tested rats in Berlin for coronaviruses and found SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in one rat but no evidence of circulation, while detecting rodent-associated alphacoronaviruses.

The paper investigates the impact of HPAIV H5N1 on avian raptors during epizootics in Germany, finding they act as both indicators of the virus and victims, with mixed outcomes for their population stability.

This study develops a single-cycle SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that provides full protection and sterilizing immunity in hamsters against autologous challenge.