Rats as potential reservoirs for neglected zoonotic Bartonella species in Flanders, Belgium

Bartonella spp. are vector-borne pathogens transmitted to humans via blood-sucking arthropods. Rodents such as the black rat (Rattus rattus) and Norway rat (R. norvegicus) are thought to be the main reservoirs. A...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - May 7, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Maria Kr ügel, Martin Pfeffer, Nina Król, Christian Imholt, Kristof Baert, Rainer G. Ulrich and Anna Obiegala Tags: Research Source Type: research