Mycobacterium leprae in Nine-Banded Armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus), Ecuador

IF 7.2 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2024-11-15 DOI:10.3201/eid3012.231143

Daniel Romero-Alvarez, Manuel Calvopiña, Emily Cisneros-Vásquez, Daniel Garzon-Chavez, Alaine K. Warren, Lauren S. Bennett, Ritika R. Janapati, Carlos Bastidas-Caldes, Melanie Cabezas-Moreno, Jacobus H. de Waard, Daniela Silva-Martinod, Roxane Schaub, Mary Jackson, A. Townsend Peterson, Charlotte Avanzi

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Abstract

We found Mycobacterium leprae, the most common etiologic agent of Hansen disease or leprosy, in tissues from 9 (18.75%) of 48 nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) collected across continental Ecuador. Finding evidence of a wildlife reservoir is the first step to recognizing leprosy zoonotic transmission pathway in Ecuador or elsewhere.

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厄瓜多尔九带犰狳（Dasypus novemcinctus）体内的麻风分枝杆菌

我们在厄瓜多尔大陆收集到的 48 只九带犰狳（Dasypus novemcinctus）中的 9 只（18.75%）的组织中发现了麻风分枝杆菌，这是汉森氏病或麻风病最常见的病原体。找到野生动物储库的证据是确认厄瓜多尔或其他地方麻风病人畜共患传播途径的第一步。

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Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.