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Molecular Detection of Histoplasma in Bat-Inhabited Tunnels of Camino de Hierro Tourist Route, Spain

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We detected Histoplasma capsulatum in 2 bat-inhabited tunnels of a tourist route in northern Spain. This finding confirms that the geographic distribution of this fungal pathogen is wider than previously thought. Our results highlight the need for surveillance and assessment of the potential infection risk for workers and visitors.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3105.241117

Authors: Joaquina María García-Martín, Julio David Soto López, Diego Lizana-Ciudad, Pedro Fernández-Soto, Antonio Muro

Institutions: Universidad de Salamanca, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409736893

FWCI: 1.246

Cites: 15

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10