| Human depredation by vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) following a hog cholera campaign. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2929856 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hog cholera control efforts in Belize in 1975 included the slaughter of village pigs, a primary food source for the vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). The bats then fed on secondary food sources, including humans. In 1 village, 22% of the families interviewed were exposed to attacks: 17 children and 2 adults were bit. Human depredation was not continuous as Desmodus located other hosts. |
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Authors:
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T J McCarthy |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Volume: 40 ISSN: 0002-9637 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. Publication Date: 1989 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-05-08 Completed Date: 1989-05-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370507 Medline TA: Am J Trop Med Hyg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 320-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History, New York. |
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Adolescent Adult Animals Belize Bites and Stings / epidemiology* Child Chiroptera* / physiology Classical Swine Fever / prevention & control* Feeding Behavior Humans Swine |
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