New records for Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in small mammal species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tick-borne diseases pose a major threat in public health. The epidemiological dynamics of these diseases depends on the tick vector species and their hosts, as well as the geographical distribution and ecology of both. Among many possible hosts for ticks, small mammals have a major role in the development of immature stages of several tick species. Small mammals are also important reservoir hosts for several pathogenic agents and possible reservoirs for Anaplasma phagocytophilum. In this context, the aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of A. phagocytophilum in small mammal species in Romania.

Results

A total of 791 small mammals of 31 species were tested by PCR, targeting the rrs gene for detection of A. phagocytophilum DNA. Positive results were obtai

SUBMITTER: Matei IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859413 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature