Publications by authors named "Tapiwanashe Annamary Mhlanga"
Appl Environ Microbiol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Small mammals in South Africa are important carriers of intracellular bacteria linked to human diseases, but there's a scarcity of data on their role within this ecosystem.
- This study sampled 183 small mammals across eight provinces to investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of these bacteria using DNA screening methods.
- The findings revealed a 16.9% prevalence of bacteria, identified three zoonotic species, and confirmed five distinct genetic lineages, indicating high genetic diversity among these pathogens despite the overall low prevalence.
