Molecular Identification of Borrelia miyamotoi in Ixodes ricinus from Portugal
- Authors: Campino L, Carreira T, Faria S, Lopes N, Maia C, Nunes M, Parreira R, Sousa C, Vieira ML
- Publication Year: 2015
- Journal: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases
- Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26273814
Borrelia miyamotoi, a relapsing fever spirochete, has been found recently in Ixodes ricinus ticks; however, little is known about its spatial distribution and potential local impact on human health. A total of 640 ticks (447 nymphs and 193 adults) collected throughout Portugal were analyzed using two nested PCR protocols, one targeting the flagellin gene and […]
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