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Human Exposure to Novel Bartonella Species from Contact with Fruit Bats

Authors :
Bai, Ying
Osinubi, Modupe O.V.
Osikowicz, Lynn
McKee, Clifton
Vora, Neil M.
Rizzo, Maria Rosales
Recuenco, Sergio
Davis, Lora
Niezgoda, Mike
Ehimiyein, Ajoke M.
Kia, Grace S.N.
Oyemakinde, Akin
Adeniyi, Olufunmilayo Sanni
Gbadegesin, Yemi H.
Saliman, Olugbon A.
Ogunniyi, Abiodun
Ogunkoya, Albert B.
Kosoy, Michael Y.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. December, 2018, Vol. 24 Issue 12, p2317, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Bats are natural reservoirs for a variety of pathogens (1). However, despite the risk to human health, persons around the world still intentionally handle bats, often without taking appropriate precautions. [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
24
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.568257041
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2412.181204