Molecular Detection of <i>Rickettsia</i> spp. and Other Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ticks from a Nature Reserve: Implications for Zoonotic Transmission

Molecular Detection of <i>Rickettsia</i> spp. and Other Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ticks from a Nature Reserve: Implications for Zoonotic Transmission

Ticks are a major concern for both animal and human health, as they are primary vectors of infectious pathogens. This study focused on ticks found in a nature reserve in southern Italy, highly frequented for recreational activities and inhabited by wild boars. Using molecular techniques, 214 ticks,...

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Main Authors: Santina Di Bella, Valeria Blanda, Silvia Scibetta, Ilenia Giacchino, Antonino Gentile, Giuseppina Chiarenza, Vincenza Cannella, Giovanni Provinzano, Francesca Grippi, Annalisa Guercio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
ticks
<i>Rickettsia</i>
tick-borne pathogens
Piroplasmids
<i>Coxiella burnetii</i>
zoonosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/1/72
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