Human Vampiric Virus: Facts & Info

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The discussion centers on the Human Vampiric Virus, speculated to be transmitted by fleas that parasitize vampire bats. Participants confirm that while vampire bats can transmit viruses during feeding, the actual transmission of a virus capable of causing severe effects in humans remains uncertain. The conversation highlights the unique feeding habits of vampire bats and their evolutionary adaptations, as well as the potential for fleas to act as vectors for unknown viruses. A source link is provided for further exploration of the topic.

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  • Familiarity with ectoparasites, specifically fleas and mites
  • Basic concepts of evolutionary adaptations in species
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I heard the virus' natural host is a flea commonly found on cave-dwelling bats, especially the vampire bat. Is this an actual virus, is there any info about it?
 
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Could you please post the source - I'd love to see who came up with this one.
Unlees I misunderstand what you are saying...

Yes there are mites and fleas which prefer to parasitize just a single species of bats.
But the vampire bat's feeding habits have NOTHING to do with a virus infection changing what/how they eat.

Ever been bitten by one? I have. There's a lovely 45 year old scar on my forearm to prove it. The bite is painless, and continues to bleed long after Mr Bat takes off.
The bat has evolved over long periods of time to be able to open a wound and lap up blood successfully. A big part of that feeding strategy is not getting killed while feeding.

And it is possible for a bat to transmit a virus during feeding. Whether the virus can reproduce in the new host is extremely problematic.
 
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I was just wondering if there was anything like this/if there was this
It doesn't sound too unreasonable...that fleas could transmit a virus that could cause you to go into a coma and have other effects

http://www.fvza.org/science1.html
 

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