Molecular Detection of <i>Rickettsia</i> Spp. and <i>Coxiella Burnetii</i> in Cattle, Water Buffalo, and <i>Rhipicephalus</i> (<i>Boophilus</i>) <i>Microplus</i> Ticks in Luzon Island of the Philippines

<i>Rickettsia</i> and <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> are zoonotic, tick-borne pathogens that can cause febrile illnesses with or without other symptoms in humans, but may cause subclinical infections in animals. There are only a few reports on the occurrence of these pathogens in c...

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Main Authors: Remil L. Galay, Melbourne R. Talactac, Bea V. Ambita-Salem, Dawn Maureen M. Chu, Lali Marie O. dela Costa, Cinnamon Mae A. Salangsang, Darwin Kyle B. Caracas, Florante H. Generoso, Jonathan A. Babelonia, Joeneil L. Vergano, Lena C. Berana, Kristina Andrea C. Sandalo, Billy P. Divina, Cherry R. Alvarez, Emmanuel R. Mago, Masako Andoh, Tetsuya Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/2/54