Interaction between Old World fruit bats and humans: From large scale ecosystem services to zoonotic diseases
Abstract The Old World tropical and subtropical frugivorous bat genus Rousettus
(Pteropodidae) contains species with broad distributions, as well as those occurring in …
(Pteropodidae) contains species with broad distributions, as well as those occurring in …
Ornithodoros (Pavlovskyella) ticks associated with a Rickettsia sp. in Pakistan
Abstract Background Soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae) are medically important ectoparasites
that mainly feed on birds and mammals, which play a key role in their geographic …
that mainly feed on birds and mammals, which play a key role in their geographic …
Argas persicus and Carios vespertilionis ticks infesting ducks, domestic fowls and bats in Pakistan: first report on molecular survey and phylogenetic position of …
Simple Summary Soft ticks are well-known for vectoring several disease-causing pathogens
that are distributed throughout the world. Surveillance of disease-causing agents associated …
that are distributed throughout the world. Surveillance of disease-causing agents associated …
Life Cycle and Genetic Identification of Argas persicus Infesting Domestic Fowl in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ticks transmit numerous pathogens to animals including humans; therefore, they are
parasites of health concern. Soft ticks infesting domestic fowl in Pakistan are carriers of …
parasites of health concern. Soft ticks infesting domestic fowl in Pakistan are carriers of …
Rickettsia spp. in bats of Romania: high prevalence of Rickettsia monacensis in two insectivorous bat species
Background Spotted fever group rickettsiae represent one of the most diverse groups of
vector-borne bacteria, with several human pathogenic species showing an emerging trend …
vector-borne bacteria, with several human pathogenic species showing an emerging trend …
Phylogenetic relationships of a novel bat fly species infesting the geographically widespread Old World fruit bat, Rousettus leschenaultii, in Southern Asia
The global epidemiological significance of bats and their blood-sucking ectoparasites is
increasingly recognized. However, relevant data are scarce from Pakistan where the …
increasingly recognized. However, relevant data are scarce from Pakistan where the …
Ornithodoros (Pavlovskyella) ticks associated with a Rickettsia sp. in Pakistan
Background Soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae) are medically important ectoparasites that mainly
feed on birds and mammals, which play a key role in their geographic distribution and …
feed on birds and mammals, which play a key role in their geographic distribution and …
[HTML][HTML] Morphometrics of the indian false vampire bat (Megaderma lyra) from district Jhelum, Pakistan
M Shahbaz, W Khan, A Javid, SB Rasheed… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2020 - SciELO Brasil
During the present study thirteen Megaderma lyra bats were observed roosting in dark,
domed shaped room of Rohtas Fort, district Jhelum. Out of these, six specimens were …
domed shaped room of Rohtas Fort, district Jhelum. Out of these, six specimens were …
Parasitic prevalence in bat fauna captured from selected sites in northwestern Pakistan
Hamidullah, A Javid, SB Rasheed, A Ullah… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2020 - SciELO Brasil
Present study was conducted to record ecotoparasitic prevalence in bat fauna of the
northwestern parts of Pakistan. A total of 204 bat specimens representing 14 species were …
northwestern parts of Pakistan. A total of 204 bat specimens representing 14 species were …