Publications by authors named "Jesus A Ballesteros-Ballesteros"
Article Synopsis
- Bartonella is a group of bacteria typically carried by arthropods, and this study aimed to explore its presence and genetic diversity in bats from Colombia.
- Researchers collected 108 blood samples from three bat species found in the Macaregua cave and used specific genetic testing methods to identify Bartonella species.
- They found that 49.1% of the samples were positive for Bartonella spp., revealing two distinct genetic clades associated with these bats, which provides new insights into the bacterial diversity in this region.
Zoonoses Public Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Bats are hosts for various zoonotic pathogens, including the Leptospira bacteria, which are classified into different pathogenic groups, specifically the P1 clade related to leptospirosis.
- The study aimed to analyze the genetic diversity of Leptospira species found in bats worldwide through a systematic review, examining 418 sequences from 55 bat species across 14 countries.
- Results showed that the majority of these sequences belonged to the pathogenic P1 group, indicating that bats play a significant role as reservoirs for potentially harmful Leptospira species.
