First Molecular Survey and Genetic Characterization of <i>Rickettsia</i> spp. in <i>Haemaphysalis hystricis</i> Ticks Infesting Dogs in Taiwan

First Molecular Survey and Genetic Characterization of <i>Rickettsia</i> spp. in <i>Haemaphysalis hystricis</i> Ticks Infesting Dogs in Taiwan

<i>Rickettsia</i> infection in <i>Haemaphysalis hystricis</i> ticks infesting dogs was first screened in Taiwan by nested-PCR assay targeting the citrate synthase gene (<i>gltA</i>) of <i>Rickettsia</i>. A general infection rate (3.46%) was detected in...

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Main Authors: Chien-Ming Shih, Xing-Ru Huang, Esmeralda Erazo, Li-Lian Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Haemaphysalis hystricis</i>
tick
<i>Rickettsia</i> spp.
Taiwan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/2/424
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