Advances in understanding bat infection dynamics across biological scales.
Proc Biol Sci
; 291(2018): 20232823, 2024 Mar 13.
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ABSTRACT
Over the past two decades, research on bat-associated microbes such as viruses, bacteria and fungi has dramatically increased. Here, we synthesize themes from a conference symposium focused on advances in the research of bats and their microbes, including physiological, immunological, ecological and epidemiological research that has improved our understanding of bat infection dynamics at multiple biological scales. We first present metrics for measuring individual bat responses to infection and challenges associated with using these metrics. We next discuss infection dynamics within bat populations of the same species, before introducing complexities that arise in multi-species communities of bats, humans and/or livestock. Finally, we outline critical gaps and opportunities for future interdisciplinary work on topics involving bats and their microbes.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Chiroptera
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Proc Biol Sci
Sujet du journal:
BIOLOGIA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique