Development and Characterization of a Murine Model of Rickettsia parkeri Rickettsiosis

Rickettsia parkeri, a member of the spotted fever group of Rickettsia, is the agent of an emerging rickettsiosis in the southeastern United States and South America. Despite increased recognition of human cases, limited information is available regarding infection of invertebrate and vertebrate host...

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Main Author: Grasperge, Britton
Other Authors: Hooper-Bui, Linda
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2012
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04212012-133431/