Molecular Detection of Tick-Borne Bacteria from <i>Amblyomma</i> (Acari: Ixodidae) Ticks Collected from Reptiles in South Africa

Reptiles are hosts for various tick species and tick-associated organisms, many of which are zoonotic. However, little is known about the presence and diversity of tick-borne bacteria infecting reptiles and their ticks in South Africa. <i>Amblyomma</i> ticks (<i>n</i> = 253)...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Lehlohonolo S. Mofokeng, Nico J. Smit, Courtney A. Cook
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Subjects:	<i>Amblyomma</i> endosymbionts reptiles South Africa tick-borne pathogens
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/10/1923