Bats and Their Microbial Diversity
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Ebola virus and other haemorrhagic fever viruses
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bats play essential ecological roles worldwide, and their wide range of habitats, ecological versatility, and long evolutionary history have connected them to a remarkable diversity of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other parasites. Environmental changes tend to increase the contact among bats and other wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, facilitating the emergence of new zoonotic pathogens, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of bat-associated microbial communities and their ecological dynamics.
This Special Issue on “Bats and Their Microbial Diversity” aims to gather high-quality research exploring the complexity, diversity, and functional roles of microorganisms found in bat populations. We welcome original research articles, reviews and communications regarding surveillance studies, microbial identification, host–microbe interactions, host immunity, evolutionary processes, and diagnostic approaches. Studies integrating conservation biology, habitat change, spillover risks in a One Health approach are encouraged.
By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of the microbial diversity associated with bats and its implications for ecosystems, wildlife health, and the interconnected health of animals, humans, and the environment.
Dr. Olivier Reynard
Guest Editor
Dr. Larissa M Bueno
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- bat microbiome
- microbial diversity
- One Health
- bat epidemiology
- host–microbial dynamics
- spillover risk
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