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[Histoplasma capsulatum: isolation from bats in Cuba]

E Font D'Escoubet, S Macola Olano

    Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus, was found in four bat species in Havana, Cuba. Despite isolation from organs like lungs, no bats showed serologic evidence of infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Bat Ecology

    Background:

    • Bats are potential reservoirs for fungal pathogens.
    • Histoplasma capsulatum causes histoplasmosis, a significant mycosis.
    • Understanding fungal presence in bat populations is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of Histoplasma capsulatum in bat populations.
    • To assess the serologic status of bats concerning Histoplasma capsulatum.

    Main Methods:

    • Mycologic isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum from bat organs (lungs, liver, spleen).
    • Serologic testing for antibodies against Histoplasma capsulatum.
    • Study conducted on 169 bats from five species in Havana province.

    Main Results:

    • Histoplasma capsulatum was isolated from four of the five bat species studied.
    • The fungus was detected in the lungs, liver, and spleen.
    • All bats tested were serologically negative for Histoplasma capsulatum.

    Conclusions:

    • Bats can harbor Histoplasma capsulatum without exhibiting serologic evidence of infection.
    • Further research is needed to understand the dynamics of Histoplasma capsulatum in bat populations.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering bats in the epidemiology of histoplasmosis.

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