Main causes of death of free-ranging bats in Turin province (North-Western Italy): gross and histological findings and emergent virus surveillance

Main causes of death of free-ranging bats in Turin province (North-Western Italy): gross and histological findings and emergent virus surveillance

Abstract Background Bats are recognized as reservoir species for multiple viruses. However, little is known on bats’ health and mortality. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the main causes of death of bats from Turin province (North-western Italy) and to describe gross and histopathological lesi...

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Main Authors: Elena Colombino, Davide Lelli, Sabrina Canziani, Giuseppe Quaranta, Cristina Guidetti, Stefania Leopardi, Serena Robetto, Paola De Benedictis, Riccardo Orusa, Mitzy Mauthe von Degerfeld, Maria Teresa Capucchio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Bat
Necropsy
Emergent viruses
Pathology
Histology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03776-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03776-0

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