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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doaj-307d2ffebd1646919ec0964e0274a61a2020-11-25T02:33:13ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases1935-27271935-27352018-11-011211e000686510.1371/journal.pntd.0006865Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals.Hannah K FrankScott D BoydElizabeth A HadlyAs 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 patterns were established and identify potential mechanisms for future cross-species transmission. We analyzed patterns of Bartonella transmission and likely sources of spillover using the largest collection of Bartonella gltA genotypes assembled, including 67 new genotypes. This pathogenic genus likely originated as an environmental bacterium and insect commensal before infecting mammals. Rodents and domestic animals serve as the reservoirs or at least key proximate host for most Bartonella genotypes in humans. We also find evidence of exchange of Bartonella between phylogenetically distant domestic animals and wildlife, likely due to increased contact. Care should be taken to avoid contact between humans, domestic animals and wildlife to protect the health of all.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6237287?pdf=render |
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Hannah K Frank Scott D Boyd Elizabeth A Hadly Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
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Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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Global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of Bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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global fingerprint of humans on the distribution of bartonella bacteria in mammals. |
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
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1935-2727 1935-2735 |
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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 patterns were established and identify potential mechanisms for future cross-species transmission. We analyzed patterns of Bartonella transmission and likely sources of spillover using the largest collection of Bartonella gltA genotypes assembled, including 67 new genotypes. This pathogenic genus likely originated as an environmental bacterium and insect commensal before infecting mammals. Rodents and domestic animals serve as the reservoirs or at least key proximate host for most Bartonella genotypes in humans. We also find evidence of exchange of Bartonella between phylogenetically distant domestic animals and wildlife, likely due to increased contact. Care should be taken to avoid contact between humans, domestic animals and wildlife to protect the health of all. |
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