Desmodus rotundus
View article: Data Sheet 1_Tag, you’re it!: viral diseases in native otters of south-central Chile due to coexistence with invasive American mink and domestic dogs.xlsx
Data Sheet 1_Tag, you’re it!: viral diseases in native otters of south-central Chile due to coexistence with invasive American mink and domestic dogs.xlsx Open
Introduction Biological invasions represent a significant epidemiological route for the introduction and dispersion of pathogens, facilitating disease emergence and transmission among native biodiversity. In the temperate rainforest ecoreg…
View article: Tag, you’re it!: viral diseases in native otters of south-central Chile due to coexistence with invasive American mink and domestic dogs
Tag, you’re it!: viral diseases in native otters of south-central Chile due to coexistence with invasive American mink and domestic dogs Open
Introduction Biological invasions represent a significant epidemiological route for the introduction and dispersion of pathogens, facilitating disease emergence and transmission among native biodiversity. In the temperate rainforest ecoreg…
View article: Spillover of H5 influenza viruses to vampire bats at the marine-terrestrial interface
Spillover of H5 influenza viruses to vampire bats at the marine-terrestrial interface Open
The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (IAV) clade 2.3.4.4b has spread globally and spilled over into multiple mammalian species, raising concerns about its pandemic potential. In late 2022, clade 2.3.4.4b viruses devastated se…
View article: A preliminary assessment of population genetic structure of the common vampire bat ( <i>Desmodus rotundus</i> ) in Colombia
A preliminary assessment of population genetic structure of the common vampire bat ( <i>Desmodus rotundus</i> ) in Colombia Open
Rabies virus (RABV) is a neglected tropical pathogen in Latin America predominantly transmitted to mammals by the common vampire bat ( Desmodus rotundus ). Transmission of RABV among D. rotundus individuals and colonies is a function of in…
View article: Statistical analyses and graphed values.
Statistical analyses and graphed values. Open
Zoonotic viruses are an omnipresent threat to global health. Influenza A virus (IAV) transmits between birds, livestock, and humans. Proviral host factors involved in the cross-species interface are well known. Less is known about antivir…
View article: First documented record of interaction between vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus (É. Geoffroy, 1810), and the Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo, Cabassous tatouay (Desmarest, 1804), Brazil
First documented record of interaction between vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus (É. Geoffroy, 1810), and the Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo, Cabassous tatouay (Desmarest, 1804), Brazil Open
We reported the interaction between a common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) and a greater naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous tatouay) recorded by camera traps in an Atlantic Forest remnant called ‘Mata da Sucupira Torta’ in Paraíba state, …
View article: New species of a fur mite of the genus Alabidocarpus (Acari: Chirodiscidae) associated with Desmodus rotundus (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) from Mexico, including a key to the American species
New species of a fur mite of the genus Alabidocarpus (Acari: Chirodiscidae) associated with Desmodus rotundus (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) from Mexico, including a key to the American species Open
Derived from an extensive survey on the common vampire bat Desmodus rotundus (Geoffroy, 1810) in some localities along the Central region, and the Pacific and Atlantic slopes of Mexico, Chirodiscid fur mites of the genus Alabidocarpus were…
View article: Vocal convergence during formation of social relationships in vampire bats
Vocal convergence during formation of social relationships in vampire bats Open
In many group-living birds and mammals, the formation of affiliative relationships is hypothesized to cause vocal convergence (an increase in call similarity between individuals). However, testing this causal effect can be difficult, becau…
View article: An optimized rabies vaccine vehicle for orotopical administration to wild vampire bats
An optimized rabies vaccine vehicle for orotopical administration to wild vampire bats Open
Rabies vaccination of vampire bats ( Desmodus rotundus ) has been proposed as a superior control method to culling but has yet to be implemented. Success of rabies vaccination depends on a topical vehicle that spreads through a bat colony …
View article: Transporting Common Vampire Bats (<i>Desmodus rotundus</i>) by Land: Design of a Transport Container and Care During Transit
Transporting Common Vampire Bats (<i>Desmodus rotundus</i>) by Land: Design of a Transport Container and Care During Transit Open
View article: Presence of white-nose syndrome in bats from Southern Mexico
Presence of white-nose syndrome in bats from Southern Mexico Open
White-nose syndrome (WNS), caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is increasingly causing high mortality in North American vespertilionid bats. This fungus has become widely established, appearing in bat populations from Asia, …
View article: Prediction analysis for observed allele number and observed heterozygosity reductions of the <i>ex situ</i> populations of <i>Leontopithecus chrysopygus</i> (2020) from the Primatology Center of Rio de Janeiro (CPRJ) (A-B), Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) (C-D) and the Zoological Park Foundation of São Paulo (FPZSP) (E-F); the captive metapopulation (G-H), and the wild population of Morro do Diabo State Park (MD) (I-J) for the next 100 years, using 100% of the population sizes and bottlenecks of 25%, 50%, and 75%.
Prediction analysis for observed allele number and observed heterozygosity reductions of the <i>ex situ</i> populations of <i>Leontopithecus chrysopygus</i> (2020) from the Primatology Center of Rio de Janeiro (CPRJ) (A-B), Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) (C-D) and the Zoological Park Foundation of São Paulo (FPZSP) (E-F); the captive metapopulation (G-H), and the wild population of Morro do Diabo State Park (MD) (I-J) for the next 100 years, using 100% of the population sizes and bottlenecks of 25%, 50%, and 75%. Open
Prediction analysis for observed allele number and observed heterozygosity reductions of the ex situ populations of Leontopithecus chrysopygus (2020) from the Primatology Center of Rio de Janeiro (CPRJ) (A-B), Durrell Wildlif…
View article: First Report of Paralytic Rabies in a Lowland Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in Argentina
First Report of Paralytic Rabies in a Lowland Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in Argentina Open
As a significant zoonotic disease, rabies poses substantial economic challenges for the livestock sector, highlighting the need for effective wildlife monitoring as part of a One Health approach. This study documents the first case of para…
View article: Data Sheet 1_Anatomical mapping of whole-brain monosynaptic inputs to the orbitofrontal cortex.docx
Data Sheet 1_Anatomical mapping of whole-brain monosynaptic inputs to the orbitofrontal cortex.docx Open
The orbitofrontal cortex (ORB) exhibits a complex structure and diverse functional roles, including emotion regulation, decision-making, and reward processing. Structurally, it comprises three distinct regions: the medial part (ORBm), the …
View article: The ACE2 Receptor from Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) and Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus) Support Attachment and Limited Infection of SARS-CoV-2 Viruses in Cell Culture
The ACE2 Receptor from Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) and Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus) Support Attachment and Limited Infection of SARS-CoV-2 Viruses in Cell Culture Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SC2) infection was confirmed in various animal species demonstrating a wide host range of the virus. Prior studies have shown that the ACE2 protein is the prima…
View article: Coping with seasons: morphological and physiological adjustments along the year in vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) from central Mexico
Coping with seasons: morphological and physiological adjustments along the year in vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) from central Mexico Open
Most vertebrates face seasonal variations in climatic conditions and food resources in the habitats where they live. For non-migrating small mammals, it has been proposed that primary seasonal responses to energy scarcity and low ambient t…
View article: ¿Qué lleva a los varones a ser los principales responsables del trabajo doméstico?
¿Qué lleva a los varones a ser los principales responsables del trabajo doméstico? Open
Este artículo analiza los cambios que se están produciendo en la división del trabajo doméstico y destaca el surgimiento de un nuevo perfil masculino que adopta el papel de principal responsable de las tareas del hogar. Para ello se utiliz…
View article: Assessment of sexual dimorphism <i>Desmodus rotundus</i>(Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae), a rabies reservoir in Latin America
Assessment of sexual dimorphism <i>Desmodus rotundus</i>(Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae), a rabies reservoir in Latin America Open
Morphometric traits of a host have been used recently in disease ecology for a deeper understanding of the connection between phenotype and transmission rates. The common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, is the main reservoir of rabies in L…
View article: Future climate change and the distributional shift of the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus
Future climate change and the distributional shift of the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus Open
View article: Foraging Strategies of Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) on Native Wild Prey: Insights from Camera Trap Observations
Foraging Strategies of Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) on Native Wild Prey: Insights from Camera Trap Observations Open
De Morais, Luis A., Novaes, Roberto Leonan M. (2024): Foraging strategies of common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) on native wild prey: insights from camera trap observations. Acta Chiropterologica 26 (2): 219-225, DOI: 10.3161/15081109AC…
View article: Leptospira interrogans Associated with the Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) from the Neotropical Region of Mexico
Leptospira interrogans Associated with the Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) from the Neotropical Region of Mexico Open
The genus Leptospira includes at least 69 Gram-negative, aerobic spirochetes, of which 25 are pathogenic and associated with a diverse range of mammals, including members of the order Chiroptera. On the American continent, there are six co…
View article: Dynamics of influenza transmission in vampire bats revealed by longitudinal monitoring and a large-scale anthropogenic perturbation
Dynamics of influenza transmission in vampire bats revealed by longitudinal monitoring and a large-scale anthropogenic perturbation Open
Interrupting pathogen transmission between species is a priority strategy to mitigate zoonotic threats. However, avoiding counterproductive interventions requires knowing animal reservoirs of infection and the dynamics of transmission with…
View article: Cross-Species Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses in Domestic and Wild Mammals of an Urban Atlantic Forest from Brazil
Cross-Species Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses in Domestic and Wild Mammals of an Urban Atlantic Forest from Brazil Open
Our aim was to investigate respiratory viruses circulating in animals from the urban Atlantic Forest, which is located in the most densely populated area near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This study focused on the detection of Influenza A vir…
View article: Pernicious liaisons: antibiotic-depressed immune response of a livestock micropredator, the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
Pernicious liaisons: antibiotic-depressed immune response of a livestock micropredator, the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) Open
Antibiotics are pharmaceutical products with the potential to affect the immune performance of wildlife. Wildlife species might incorporate antibiotic residues in their system when feeding on livestock treated with these chemicals. One of …
View article: El vampiro común (Desmodus rotundus)
El vampiro común (Desmodus rotundus) Open
Los murciélagos gozan de una mala reputación por ser animales nocturnos y por el desconocimiento de su importancia ecológica, al ser proveedores de servicios ecosistémicos que nos benefician. El vampiro común es una de ellas. Esta es una e…
View article: La rabia paralítica bovina en el estado de Tamaulipas desde la perspectiva de la distribución de su principal reservorio, el vampiro común (Desmodus rotundus)
La rabia paralítica bovina en el estado de Tamaulipas desde la perspectiva de la distribución de su principal reservorio, el vampiro común (Desmodus rotundus) Open
La rabia es la zoonosis con mayor impacto sobre herbívoros domésticos, provocando en América Latina pérdidas económicas de aproximadamente 97 millones de dólares anuales. En esta región, el vampiro común (Desmodus rotundus) es un reservori…
View article: Cross-scale assessment of environmental variation on RABV reservoir Desmodus rotundus
Cross-scale assessment of environmental variation on RABV reservoir Desmodus rotundus Open
Anthropogenic impacts on the natural world are a topic of continued assessment and scientific concern. Human activity has been shown to impact multiple ecological components, with changes to disease dynamics caused by human activity being …
View article: Rabies transmitted from vampires to cattle: An overview
Rabies transmitted from vampires to cattle: An overview Open
Rabies is a zoonotic infectious disease of global distribution that impacts human and animal health. In rural Latin America, rabies negatively impacts food security and the economy due to losses in livestock production. The common vampire …
View article: First Detection of Alphacoronavirus in Bats from the World’s Largest Wetland, the Pantanal, Brazil
First Detection of Alphacoronavirus in Bats from the World’s Largest Wetland, the Pantanal, Brazil Open
Coronaviruses (CoV) infect a wide variety of hosts, causing epidemics in humans, birds, and mammals over the years. Bats (order Chiroptera) are one of the natural hosts of the Coronaviridae family. They represent 40% of the total number of…
View article: Rabies Virus Detection in the Common Vampire Bat <i>Desmodus</i><i> Rotundus</i>, Cear&#225;, Brazil
Rabies Virus Detection in the Common Vampire Bat <i>Desmodus</i><i> Rotundus</i>, Ceará, Brazil Open