Rats as potential reservoirs for neglected zoonotic Bartonella species in Flanders, Belgium

Rats as potential reservoirs for neglected zoonotic Bartonella species in Flanders, Belgium

Abstract Background Bartonella spp. are vector-borne pathogens transmitted to humans via blood-sucking arthropods. Rodents such as the black rat (Rattus rattus) and Norway rat (R. norvegicus) are thought to be the main reservoirs. An infection with rodent-associated Bartonella spp. may cause severe...

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Main Authors: Maria Krügel, Martin Pfeffer, Nina Król, Christian Imholt, Kristof Baert, Rainer G. Ulrich, Anna Obiegala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Bartonella
Bartonella tribocorum
Bartonella doshiae
Bartonella grahamii
Belgium
Rodents
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04098-y

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