Abstract
A new genotype of spotted fever group Rickettsia (SFGR) was identified in Rhipicephalus turanicus from eastern Sicily. On the basis of current molecular criteria, the genetic characteristics obtained from multiple locus sequence typing satisfy the requirements for Candidatus status of this SFGR. Further detection and identification of this SFGR during entomological and clinical surveys will be required to establish the prevalence of this Rickettsia and its potential pathogenicity for humans.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
| Volume | 84 |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Eastern Sicily
- Rhipicephalus turanicus
- Spotted fever group rickettsia
DC Disciplines
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Environmental Public Health
- Environmental Health and Protection
