Molecular identification of Borrelia genus in questing hard ticks from Portugal: Phylogenetic characterization of two novel Relapsing Fever-like Borrelia sp.

Authors: Fingerle V, Lopes N, Maia C, Nunes M, Parreira R, Vieira ML
Publication Year: 2016
Journal: Infection Genetics and Evolution
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26976475

Molecular identification of Borrelia genus Several studies reported pathogenic species of Borrelia related to those that cause Tick-borne Relapsing Fever (RF). However, this studies unexpectedly suggested their transmission by hard ticks rather than by soft ticks. This study aimed to update the presence of B. burgdorferi s.l. species in ticks from several districts of Portugal, […]
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Molecular Identification of Borrelia miyamotoi in Ixodes ricinus from Portugal

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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Molecular identification of Borrelia genus in questing hard ticks from Portugal: Phylogenetic characterization of two novel Relapsing Fever-like Borrelia sp.

Molecular Identification of Borrelia miyamotoi in Ixodes ricinus from Portugal

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