Publications by authors named "Sayros Akyro Soares Martins"
Braz J Infect Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) animals, like the BALB/c mice, are essential for reliable research as they are bred to be free from harmful pathogens.
- This study aimed to explore the natural infection of BALB/c mice by Bartonella henselae, a widespread bacterium, by analyzing various tissues for the presence of its DNA.
- All tested mice showed positive results for B. henselae DNA, indicating that this bacterium can infect laboratory mice, which may compromise research outcomes if not addressed.
