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Material Information

Title:

Human depredation by vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) following a hog cholera campaign

Series Title:

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Creator:

McCarthy, Timothy J.

Publisher:

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Publication Date:

1989-03-01

Language:

English

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:

Desmodus Rotundus ( local )

Genre:

serial ( sobekcm )

Notes

Abstract:

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.

Original Version:

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 40, no. 3 (1989-03-01).

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Source Institution:

University of South Florida Library

Holding Location:

University of South Florida

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serial