Coxiella-like bacteria in fowl ticks from Thailand

Abstract Background Coxiella bacteria were identified from various tick species across the world. Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii that most commonly infects a variety of mammals. Non-mammalian hosts, such as birds, have also been reported to be infected with th...

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Main Authors: Wachareeporn Trinachartvanit, Simaporn Maneewong, Warissara Kaenkan, Pawiga Usananan, Visut Baimai, Arunee Ahantarig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3259-9