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First detection of Rickettsia felis in Ctenocephalides felis fleas parasitizing rats in Cyprus.

Authors :
Psaroulaki A
Antoniou M
Papaeustathiou A
Toumazos P
Loukaides F
Tselentis Y
Source :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene [Am J Trop Med Hyg] 2006 Jan; Vol. 74 (1), pp. 120-2.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Rickettsia felis was identified by polymerase chain reaction amplification and DNA sequencing analysis in Ctenocephalides felis fleas parasitizing rats in Cyprus. Murine typhus caused by R. typhi was believed to be the only flea-transmitted rickettsiosis on the island. This is the first report of this pathogen in southeastern Europe.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9637
Volume :
74
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16407355