Histoplasma capsulatum in wild mammals from Ecuador
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Resumen
This study documents the broad host range and ecological distribution of H. capsulatum in Ecuador, reinforcing concerns about its zoonotic potential. The detection of the fungus across diverse mammalian taxa and ecosystems emphasizes the importance of wildlife-based surveillance to better understand fungal pathogen reservoirs and geographic hotspots.
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Fernanda Hernández-Alomía, & Jorge Brito, & Ana Lucía Pilatasig, & Daniela Reyes-Barriga, & Julio C. Carrión–Olmedo, & Pablo Jarrín–V, & Pablo Sánchez, & Santiago F. Burneo, & M. Alejandra Camacho, & David Vasco-Julio, & Manuel Calvopiña, & Jacobus H. de Waard, & Daniel Romero-Álvarez, & Carlos Bastidas‐Caldes (2025). Histoplasma capsulatum in wild mammals from Ecuador. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013410