Bartonella spp. in Bats, Guatemala.

ABSTRACT: To better understand the role of bats as reservoirs of Bartonella spp., we estimated Bartonella spp. prevalence and genetic diversity in bats in Guatemala during 2009. We found prevalence of 33% and identified 21 genetic variants of 13 phylogroups. Vampire bat-associated Bartonella spp. may cause undiagnosed illnesses in humans.

SUBMITTER: Bai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3381397 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature