First report of pathogenic Leptospira in Sri Lankan bats: A potential reservoir risk?

First report of pathogenic Leptospira in Sri Lankan bats: A potential reservoir risk?

Author summary Leptospira are spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause leptospirosis, a serious disease affecting both humans and animals, particularly in tropical regions such as Sri Lanka. The disease spreads through contact with water or soil contaminated by …

Citation: Perera T, Schwarz F, Muzeniek T, Siriwardana S, Becker-Ziaja B, Perera I, et al. (2026) First report of pathogenic Leptospira in Sri Lankan bats: A potential reservoir risk? PLoS Negl Trop … [+23020 chars]