Prevalence and Characteristics of Novel Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> Species in Bats in Yunnan Province, China
Leptospirosis has been identified as a zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the bacterial genus <i>Leptospira</i>. Rodents are considered the primary hosts of these bacteria, whereas many recent studies suggest that bats may serve as potential natural reservoirs. However,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1619 |