Presence of <i>Rickettsia</i> Species in Ticks Collected from Companion Animals in Northeastern Georgia, United States
Tick-borne diseases are a major threat to both humans and their pets; therefore, it is important to evaluate the prevalence of pathogens carried by ticks on companion animals. In this study, attached and unattached Ixodid ticks were removed from companion animals by a veterinary practice in Hall Cou...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/3/37 |