International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Zoonosis Volume 3, P. 106 - 120
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Rabies
is
a
contagious
but
preventable
disease.While
canine
rabies
remains
the
predominant
mode
of
transmission
in
Pakistan,
there
are
other
under-recognized
reservoirs
and
routes
exposure
to
that
pose
significant
public
health
threat.This
chapter
delves
into
these
neglected
transmission,
urging
comprehensive
approach
control
prevention.Bat-transmitted
rabies,
mongoose-transmitted
transmitted
through
wildlife
human
beings
also
contributors
this
disease.Fruit
bats
have
wide-ranging
foraging
patterns
emerge
as
potential
sources
fruit-borne
incidents.Interactions
with
cherished
aspect
Pakistani
culture
warrant
scrutiny.Transmission
professional
activities
causes
care
professionals
veterinarians.Ritual
such
dog
fights
spread
disease;
fighting
dogs
disease
ultimately
beings.Rodents
present
almost
every
region
contaminate
household
Pakistan
transmit
beings.Bites
or
scratches
from
seemingly
docile
playful
animals
foxes,
jackals,
mongooses,
etc.
can
virus.Public
education
initiatives
emphasizing
responsible
interactions
prompt
post-exposure
prophylaxis
crucial
prevention
transmission.Ignoring
non-canine
pathways
hinders
effective
control.This
advocates
for
multifaceted
encompassing
expanded
surveillance
diverse
animal
reservoirs,
targeted
interventions
tailored
specific
routes,
heightened
awareness
about
vectors.Only
holistic
approaches
effectively
combat
threat
rabies.
Vertebrate Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74, P. 397 - 416
Published: June 10, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
species
diversity
and
delineating
their
boundaries
are
crucial
for
effective
management
conservation
efforts.
In
the
case
of
bats,
identification
holds
particular
importance
from
an
epidemiological
standpoint.
The
genus
Molossus
(Chiroptera:
Molossidae)
encompasses
15
distributed
across
Neotropics,
ranging
southeastern
United
States
to
Argentina.
This
exhibits
two
contrasting
patterns
variation:
some
cryptic,
while
others
morphologically
distinct
yet
genetically
similar.
study
explores
in
Argentina
through
a
molecular
phylogenetic
approach.
We
analyzed
sequences
three
markers
(cyt
b
,
COI,
FGB)
along
with
morphology
data
obtained
sample
64
individuals.
Uni-
multivariate
analyses
external
cranial
measurements
were
conducted,
alongside
comparisons
characteristics
among
species.
Based
on
morphological
differences,
we
describe
new
within
genus.
newly
discovered
broad
distribution
spanning
Paraná
River
basin
ecoregions.
It
is
noteworthy
that
this
pseudo-cryptic
respect
similar-sized
such
as
M.
molossus
melini
.
Additionally,
it
important
mention
all
have
overlapping
ranges.
summary,
provides
valuable
insights
into
bats
Argentina,
employing
analyses.
discovery
underscores
ongoing
comprehensive
research
efforts
understanding
conserving
bat
populations
Neotropics.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. e0011420 - e0011420
Published: June 29, 2023
Lyssaviruses
are
the
causative
agents
of
rabies,
a
zoonotic,
fatal
disease
that
is
thought
to
be
ancestral
bats.
In
last
decade,
detection
bat
associated
lyssaviruses
increasing
also
in
Europe.
Within
retrospective
lyssavirus
surveillance
study
total
225
dead
bats
21
species
were
collected
Slovenia
between
2012
and
2019
tested
by
specific
real-time
RT-PCR
method.
The
first
positive
sample
was
detected
using
RT-PCR,
fluorescent
antibody
test,
next
generation
sequencing,
while
rabies
tissue
culture
inoculation
test
unsuccessful
due
degradation
storage
conditions.
nearly
complete
genome
Divača
from
consists
11,871
nucleotides
reflects
characteristic
gene
organization
known
for
lyssaviruses,
encoding
five
viral
proteins.
Phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
it
belongs
phylogroup
I
most
closely
related
Kotalahti
(KBLV)
with
87.20%
nucleotide
99.22%
amino
acid
identity.
Together
KBLV,
Khujand
virus,
European
2,
Bakeloh
lyssavirus,
Aravan
genus
Myotis
suggesting
its
key
role
transmission
maintenance
certain
lyssaviruses.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Climate
change
poses
a
significant
threat
to
biodiversity,
with
extreme
weather
events
such
as
heatwaves
exacerbating
the
risks
animal
populations.
Temperature
extremes
can
cause
high
physiological
stress
in
animals,
particularly
species
or
life
stages
limited
thermoregulatory
abilities.
While
available
evidence
pertains
flying
foxes
and
bats
using
bat
boxes
dwelling
urban
environments,
heatwave‐induced
mortality
forest‐dwelling
temperate
forests
has
not
been
reported.
We
present
first
of
heatwave‐related
forest
bats,
specifically
common
noctules
Nyctalus
noctula
,
observed
northeast
Italy
during
summers
2023
2024.
Our
fieldwork,
conducted
fragment
Friuli‐Venezia
Giulia
Region
(Northeastern
Italy),
identified
17
dead
juvenile
found
at
base
roost
trees
periods
heat
(T
max
≥
30°C).
Laboratory
necropsies
revealed
that
death
was
consistent
heat‐related
stress,
no
viral
infections
were
detected,
recent
feeding
few
individuals.
Dead
are
difficult
find
forests,
especially
when
occurs
unsurveyed
areas,
scavengers
remove
carcasses,
deaths
go
unnoticed
within
cavities.
Consequently,
our
observations
likely
represent
only
fraction
actual
mortality.
The
phenomenon
may
be
quantitatively
widespread.
findings
highlight
vulnerability
populations
heatwaves,
fragmented
habitats
where
roosting
opportunities
limited.
results
allow
us
hypothesise
fragmentation
increases
exposure
along
edges.
In
context
climate
change,
roosts
deemed
suitable
act
ecological
traps,
making
this
hypothesis
worth
testing.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 788 - 788
Published: May 30, 2025
Rabies
virus
(RABV)
causes
a
fatal
infection
in
the
central
nervous
system
of
mammals.
RABV
circulates
through
two
different
epidemiological
cycles—terrestrial
and
aerial—with
bats
being
natural
reservoir
aerial
cycle.
In
Patagonia,
only
variants
(V)
associated
with
insectivorous
have
been
detected.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
assess
diversity
circulating
from
Central
Argentina.
Fifty-six
samples
seven
bat
species
eleven
localities
Chubut
province
were
analyzed
using
direct
immunofluorescence
biological
assay,
while
antigenic
determined
an
indirect
test.
Twelve
tested
positive
for
(>21%).
Variants
V4
V6
identified
T.
brasiliensis
L.
varius,
respectively.
remaining
did
not
exhibit
any
pattern
previously
These
H.
macrotus,
magellanicus,
montanus,
varius.
Our
results
confirm
circulation
over
71%
63%
assessed.
We
recommend
maintaining
active
surveillance
at
both
local
regional
levels
ensure
early
detection
cases
transmission
risks,
which
is
crucial
disease
prevention
control.
Chiroptera
includes
of
over
1,400
bat
species
with
at
least
35
these
present
in
Italy.
Due
to
their
role
as
lyssavirus
reservoirs,
Italy,
dead
bats
and
oral
swabs
are
routinely
submitted
the
laboratory
network
Istituti
Zooprofilattici
Sperimentali
within
framework
rabies
national
passive
active
surveillance
programme.
Carcasses
biological
samples
collected
from
January
December
2021
Latium
Tuscany
Regions
were
further
screened
for
presence
Coronaviruses
(CoVs)
Herpesviruses,
using
pan-family
virus
PCR
tests
relative
products
Sanger
sequenced.
Subsequent
viral
investigations,
genetic
was
also
carried
out.
Viral
characterization
detected
AlphaCoVs
Miniopterus
schreibersii
Beta-
Gamma-Herpesviruses
Tadarida
Teniotis.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1241 - 1241
Published: June 7, 2022
Hantaviruses
include
several
zoonotic
pathogens
that
cause
different
syndromes
in
humans,
with
mortality
rates
ranging
from
12
to
40%.
Most
commonly,
humans
get
infected
through
the
inhalation
of
aerosols
or
dust
particles
contaminated
virus-containing
rodent
excreta.
are
specifically
associated
host
species,
and
human
cases
depend
on
presence
dynamics
reservoir
hosts.
In
this
letter,
we
report
identification
Dobrava-Belgrade
virus
(DOBV)
yellow-necked
mouse
(Apodemus
flavicollis)
Italy.
The
was
detected
mountainous
area
province
Udine,
bordering
Austria
Slovenia,
during
an
event
enhanced
wild
mice
voles.
Despite
serological
evidence
rodents
suggested
circulation
hantaviruses
Italy
since
2000,
is
first
virological
confirmation
infection.
Phylogenetic
analyses
across
whole
genome
two
viruses
confirmed
host-specificity
DOBV
sub-species
showed
highest
identity
identified
Slovenia
Croatia
both
A.
flavicollis
no
signs
reassortment.
These
findings
highlight
need
for
ecologists,
veterinarians
medical
doctors
come
together
a
coordinated
approach
full
compliance
One
Health
concept.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 1674 - 1674
Published: June 29, 2022
This
is
the
first
report
on
molecular
identification
and
phylogeny
of
Rousettus
leschenaultii
Desmarest,
1810,
Rhinolophus
rouxii
Temminck,
1835,
Hipposideros
speoris
Schneider,
1800,
lankadiva
Kelaart,
1850,
Miniopterus
fuliginosus
Kuhl,
1817,
bat
species
in
Sri
Lanka,
inferred
from
analyses
by
mitochondrially
encoded
cytochrome
b
gene
sequences.
Recent
research
has
indicated
that
bats
show
enormous
cryptic
genetic
diversity.
Moreover,
even
within
same
species,
acoustic
properties
echolocation
calls
morphological
features
such
as
fur
color
could
vary
different
populations.
Therefore,
we
have
used
taxonomy
for
accurate
five
recorded
one
largest
cave
populations
Lanka.
The
were
caught
using
a
hand
net,
saliva
samples
collected
non-invasively
each
sterile
oral
swab.
Nucleic
acids
extracted
swab
samples,
mitochondrial
DNA
was
amplified
primers
targeting
gene.
study
reports
evidence
Our
findings
will
contribute
to
future
conservation
systematic
studies
also
provide
basis
database
Lankan
which
significantly
investigation
potentially
zoonotic
viruses.