Absence of zoonotic <it>Bartonella </it>species in questing ticks: First detection of <it>Bartonella clarridgeiae </it>and <it>Rickettsia felis </it>in cat fleas in the Netherlands

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Awareness for flea- and tick-borne infections has grown in recent years and the range of microorganisms associated with these ectoparasites is rising. <it>Bartonella henselae</it>, the causative agent of Cat Scratch Disea...

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Main Authors: Reimerink Johan R, Takken Willem, Jongejan Frans, Hovius Emil KE, Nijhof Ard M, Gassner Fedor, Fonville Manoj, Tijsse-Klasen Ellen, Overgaauw Paul AM, Sprong Hein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/61