# Detection of Batborne Hantaviruses, Laos, 2023–2024 **Authors:** Chittaphone Vanhnollat, Somphavanh Somlor, Kristina Dimitrova, Sarah Medina, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Vaekey Vungkyly, Longthor Vachouaxiong, Bounsavane Douangboubpha, Daosavanh Sanamxay, Vilakhan Xayaphet, Phetphoumin Paphaphanh, Watthana Theppangna, Jonathan Audet, Philippe Buchy, David Safronetz PMC · DOI: 10.3201/eid3104.241720 · 2025-04-01 ## TL;DR Researchers found hantaviruses in two bat species in Laos, suggesting a wider spread of these viruses in Southeast Asia. ## Contribution The study expands the geographic distribution of hantaviruses to Laos through detection in two bat species. ## Key findings - Hantaviruses were detected in Aselliscus stoliczkanus and Hipposideros gentilis bats in Laos. - The findings highlight the need to study the zoonotic potential of these viruses due to human-wildlife interactions. ## Abstract We report the detection of batborne hantaviruses in 2 bat species (Aselliscus stoliczkanus and Hipposideros gentilis) in Laos, expanding the known geographic distribution of hantaviruses in Southeast Asia. Given the frequent human–wildlife contact in the region, researchers should continue to characterize the viruses and investigate their zoonotic potential. ## Linked entities - **Species:** Aselliscus stoliczkanus (taxon 188568), Hipposideros gentilis (taxon 2921318) ## Full-text entities - **Species:** Bacillus sp. AT (species) [taxon 1196779], Aselliscus stoliczkanus (Stoliczka's Asian trident bat, species) [taxon 188568], Hipposideros gentilis (Andersen's leaf-nosed bat, species) [taxon 2921318], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606] ## Figures 4 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11950268/full.md --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11950268