Vector-borne protozoan and bacterial pathogen occurrence and diversity in ectoparasites of the Egyptian Rousette bat.

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Title
Vector-borne protozoan and bacterial pathogen occurrence and diversity in ectoparasites of the Egyptian Rousette bat.
Journal
Medical and veterinary entomology
Author(s)
Szentiványi T., Heintz A.C., Markotter W., Wassef J., Christe P., Glaizot O.
ISSN
1365-2915 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0269-283X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
06/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
37
Number
2
Pages
189-194
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Bats are known reservoir hosts for a wide variety of parasites and pathogens, including bacteria and protozoans. Some of these pathogens are vector-borne, and although their role is poorly studied, ectoparasites may contribute significantly to their transmission. The aim of this study was to molecularly detect the presence of vector-borne microorganisms in bat-associated ectoparasites to explore their diversity and distribution in these insects. We tested the presence of Bartonella spp., Polychromophilus spp., and Trypanosoma spp. in bat flies and bat fleas collected from 56 Egyptian Rousette bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus), using conventional PCR. We found a high prevalence of 43.9% (47/107) of Bartonella spp. in bat flies, but a low prevalence of 6.6% (4/61) in bat fleas. Polychromophilus and Trypanosoma DNA were absent in both bat flies and bat fleas. Furthermore, we found novel gltA Bartonella sequences, as well as genotypes that are highly similar to recently described and potentially zoonotic ones. Our results show high diversity of Bartonella in bat flies, however, their role in pathogen transmission is still unknown and should be further explored.
Keywords
Animals, Phylogeny, Bartonella, Bartonella Infections/epidemiology, Bartonella Infections/veterinary, Parasites/genetics, Polymerase Chain Reaction/veterinary, Flea Infestations/veterinary, Siphonaptera/genetics, Ischnopsyllidae, Nycteribiidae, ectoparasite, vector
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Funding(s)
Swiss National Science Foundation / 31003A-179378
Swiss National Science Foundation / P500PB_206888
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