Viral metagenomics of Okavango Delta water pans reveal novel insights into wildlife disease potential
Botswana's Seronga region saw a mass elephant die-off potentially linked to water sources. This study analyzes Okavango Delta metagenomes, uncovering a diversity of viruses and harmful pathogens. Findings highlight the importance of understanding viral ecology in these waters and support One Health's objective in protecting human, animal, and ecosystem health.
Authors
- Mangaliso J. Gondwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2607-5399)
- Benjamin Klempay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3531-829X)
- Kaelo Makati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8388-4811)
- Emilie J. Skoog (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2370-8717)
- Nlingisisi D. Babayani
- Jeff S. Bowman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8811-6280)
- Lihini I. Aluwihare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5031-9464)
- Mosimanegape Jongman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6454-3173)
- Kenosi Kebabonye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9636-0278)
Institutions
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography (US)
- University of Botswana (BW)
- University of California San Diego (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- iMetaOmics.
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/imo2.70018
- Primary Topic
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- University of California, San Diego