Molecular screening for Midichloria bacteria in hard and soft ticks (Acari: Ixodida).

Ticks can harbor complex and highly variable microbial communities. Among these microorganisms, there are important pathogens of humans and animals that can be transmitted through the blood meal. Less is known about the other members of the microbial community of Ixodida, those that do not cause ove...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Cafiso, Valentina Serra, Olivier Plantard, Chiara Bazzocchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Università degli Studi di Milano 2016-06-01
Series:International Journal of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety
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Online Access:http://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/haf/article/view/7023