Case report: Filarial infection of a parti-coloured bat: Litomosa sp. adult worms in abdominal cavity and microfilariae in bat semen.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Filarial infections have been understudied in bats. Likewise, little is known about pathogens associated with the reproductive system in chiropterans. While semen quality is critical for reproductive success, semen-borne pathogens may contribute to reproductive failure.

Methods

For the first time we performed electroejaculation and used computer-assisted semen analysis to provide baseline data on semen quality in a parti-coloured bat (Vespertilio murinus).

Results

The semen quality values measured in the V. murinus male appeared high (semen concentration = 305.4 × 10⁶/mL; progressive and motile sperm = 46.58 and 60.27%, respectively). As an incidental finding, however, microfilariae were observed in the bat semen examined. At necrop

SUBMITTER: Pikula J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10551455 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature