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Bartonella, bats and bugs: A review.

Matthew J Stuckey¹, Bruno B Chomel¹, Eloi Claret de Fleurieu¹

¹Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, United States.

Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

|November 13, 2017

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Bartonella bacteria are emerging zoonotic pathogens found in bats and their ectoparasites. Prevalence varies significantly by bat species, location, and diet, with hematophagous bats showing high infection rates.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Zoonotic Disease Ecology
Microbiology

Background:

Bats harbor a wide range of zoonotic agents, including Bartonella bacteria.
Bartonella spp. are increasingly recognized as emerging pathogens transmitted between bats and their ectoparasites.
The complex disease ecology involves diverse bat species, Bartonella species, and potential vectors globally.

Purpose of the Study:

To review studies on Bartonella infection in bats published since 2005.
To summarize findings on Bartonella prevalence and associated factors in bat populations.
To highlight the role of bat ectoparasites in Bartonella transmission.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of scientific literature from 2005 onwards.
Analysis of data on Bartonella prevalence across different bat species and families.

Keywords:

Bartonella Bats Fleas Flies Ticks

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Examination of potential influencing variables such as diet and geographic location.

Main Results:

Bartonella bacteremia prevalence in bats varies significantly by species, location, and diet.
Prevalence ranged from 7.3% in Nycteridae to 54.4% in Miniopteridae among studied bat families.
Hematophagous bats exhibited a particularly high prevalence of Bartonella infection.

Conclusions:

Bartonella infection is a significant concern in bat populations, with varying prevalence.
Understanding risk factors and the role of ectoparasites is crucial for managing Bartonella transmission.
Further research is needed to elucidate the complete transmission cycle and public health implications.