Molecular Identification of <i>Borrelia afzelii</i> from Ticks Parasitizing Domestic and Wild Animals in South Korea

Lyme borreliosis is one of the most prevalent tick-borne infectious zoonotic diseases caused by spirochetes of the <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> sensu lato group. The present study assessed the risk factors and prevalence of Lyme borreliosis in ticks parasitizing domestic and wild animals....

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Main Authors: Min-Goo Seo, Oh-Deog Kwon, Dongmi Kwak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/649