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Molecular Detection and Genetic Diversity of Bat-Associated Bartonella spp. in Bat Ectoparasites Collected From Ratchaburi Province, Thailand.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Mar 2026
Sunantaraporn Sakone, Wacharapluesadee Supaporn, Maneeorn Patarapol, Savigamin Chatuthanai, Rimmer Luke W, Rattanagitpaisan Nitis, Pataradool Thanapat, Boonserm Rungfar, Panphuangkaew Somchai, Duenkae Prateep, Siriyasatien Padet
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INTRODUCTION: Bats are known to harbour Bartonella bacteria, which can be found in several species of bats. Various ectoparasites can infest bats and harbour the bacteria, serving as important vectors for diverse Bartonella species. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and diversity of Bartonella spp. in bat ectoparasites, as well as to identify the species of ectoparasites involved. METHODS: Bat...
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