Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals.

As humans move and alter habitats, they change the disease risk for themselves, their commensal animals and wildlife. Bartonella bacteria are prevalent in mammals and cause numerous human infections. Understanding how this genus has evolved and switched hosts in the past can reveal how current patte...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hannah K Frank, Scott D Boyd, Elizabeth A Hadly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-11-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6237287?pdf=render