Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii , Neospora caninum and Encephalitozoon spp. in Vespertilionid Bats from Central Europe

• Published in: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
• Main Authors: Eva Bártová, Jiřina Marková, Jana Sedláčková, Hana Banďouchová, Karol Račka
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2023
• Subjects: insectivore; microsporidiosis; molecular methods; neosporosis; toxoplasmosis; Biology (General); QH301-705.5; Chemistry; QD1-999; Hellem; Nyctalus noctula; Vespertilio murinus
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24129887; https://doaj.org/article/750e69607f89439ebb8c65b4c925ebdd

Bats may carry various viruses and bacteria which can be harmful to humans, but little is known about their role as a parasitic source with zoonotic potential. The aim of this study was to test wild bats for the presence of selected parasites: Toxoplasma gondii , Neospora caninum and microsporidia E...