Genetic characterization of Coxiella burnetii in Amblyomma varigatum ticks from North-central Nigeria: public health importance

Genetic characterization of Coxiella burnetii in Amblyomma varigatum ticks from North-central Nigeria: public health importance

Aim: The purpose of this pilot study was to genetically identify and characterize Coxiella burnetii from Amblyommavarigatum ticks collected on cattle in North central Nigeria.Materials and Methods: A total of 40 partially fed ticks morphologically identified as adult A. variegatum ticks collectedfro...

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Main Authors: Ndudim Isaac Ogo, Isabel Garcia Fernandez de Mera, Ruth Cecilia Galindo, Oluyinka O Okubanjo, Hajiya Mairo Inuwa, Rowland I. S. Agbede, Jose de La Fuente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2013-09-01
Series:Veterinary World
Subjects:
Amblyomma variegatum
Coxiella burnetii
Nigeria
ticks
zoonosis
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.6/Oct-2013/25.pdf

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