Microbiota diversity and anti-<i>Pseudogymnoascus destructans</i> bacteria isolated from <i>Myotis pilosus</i> skin during late hibernation.

ABSTRACT: Symbiotic microorganisms that reside on the host skin serve as the primary defense against pathogens in vertebrates. Specifically, the skin microbiome of bats may play a crucial role in providing resistance against Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the pathogen causing white-nose syndrome. However, the epidermis symbiotic microbiome and its specific role in resisting Pd in highly resistant bats in Asia are still not well understood. In this study, we collected and characterized skin microbiota samples of 19 Myotis pilosus in China and explored the differences between Pd-positive and negative individuals. We identified inhibitory effects of these bacteria through cultivation methods. Our results revealed that the Simpson diversity index of the skin microb

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337810 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature