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Co-detection of Bartonella henselae, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ixodes pacificus ticks from California, USA.

Authors :
Holden K
Boothby JT
Kasten RW
Chomel BB
Source :
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) [Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis] 2006 Spring; Vol. 6 (1), pp. 99-102.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Presence of Bartonella DNA was explored in 168 questing adult Ixodes pacificus ticks from Santa Cruz County, California. Bartonella henselae type I DNA was amplified from 11 ticks (6.55%); previously, two (1.19%) were found to be infected with Borrelia burgdorferi and five (2.98%) with Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Detection of B. henselae was not dependent on co-infection. The present study offers additional evidence that Ixodes spp. ticks may act as hosts and possibly vectors for B. henselae.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1530-3667
Volume :
6
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16584332
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2006.6.99