Aside from being the second most diverse mammalian group, bats not only play keystone roles in ecosystems but also act as reservoir hosts for numerous pathogens. Bats are often infected by multiple species of micro- and macroparasites due to their colonial habits which implies close contacts between individuals. Intra- and interspecific pathogen patters may be … Continue reading Bat Flies and Their Microparasites

Gaining knowledge on disease epidemiology and bat ecology is critical to fully assess the challenges associated with human health and bat conservation. The transmission of bat pathogens specifically rabies virus has been commonly associated through being bitten by the infected animal. However, is this the exception rather than the rule? An article by Joffin et. … Continue reading Bat Pathogens Transmission

Found in a great number of vertebrates, including humans, adenoviruses are double-strained DNA viruses. Even from a human health perspective, it is crucial to investigate how host traits influence their prevalence in order to understand their transmission dynamics. Bats are also known to be important reservoirs for Adenoviruses, and Rossetto et. al used the results … Continue reading A strategy that determines Adenovirus prevalence in European bats