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Cato Vangenechten, Joachim Mariën, Hélène Vandecasteele, Natalie Van Houtte, Baraka E. Mwamundela, Christopher Sabuni, Sophie Gryseels, Herwig Leirs, Lucinda Kirkpatrick
The paper examines microparasite prevalence in Southern giant pouched rats in Tanzania, finding high Bartonella prevalence and habitat-related infection patterns.
Mammalia · Nov 29, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology
Gregory F. Albery, Daniel J. Becker, Josh A. Firth, Delphine De Moor, Sanjana Ravindran, Matthew J. Silk, Amy R. Sweeny, Eric Vander Wal, Quinn M. R. Webber, Bryony E. Allen, Simon A. Babayan, Sahas Barve, Mike Begon, Richard John Birtles, Theadora A. Block, , David M. Tickler
The paper shows density increases network connectedness in wild animal populations, but effects saturate, with stronger spatial than social impacts.
Nature Ecology & Evolution · Sep 4, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology
Marre van de Ven, Bram Vanden Broecke, Alexis Ribas, Herwig Leirs, Christopher Sabuni, Joachim Mariën
This study evaluates the impact of anthelmintic treatments on helminth and microparasite dynamics in wild Mastomys natalensis, finding that pyrantel pamoate reduces gastrointestinal nematodes and correlates with decreased Morogoro virus seropositivity.
International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife · Jun 4, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology
Wim De Kesel, Bram Vanden Broecke, Benny Borremans, Léa Fourchault, Elisabeth Willems, Ann Ceulemans, Christopher Sabuni, Apia W. Massawe, Rhodes H. Makundi, Herwig Leirs, Martine Peeters, Erik Verheyen, Sophie Gryseels, Joachim Mariën, Kevin K. Ariën
This study detects antibodies against 15 arboviruses in Mastomys natalensis, revealing seroprevalence and potential role in arbovirus transmission.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Sep 4, 2024Peer-reviewedImmunology