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Relapsing Fever Group Borreliae in Human-Biting Soft Ticks, Brazil.

Authors :
Muñoz-Leal S
Faccini-Martínez ÁA
Teixeira BM
Martins MM
Serpa MCA
Oliveira GMB
Jorge FR
Pacheco RC
Costa FB
Luz HR
Labruna MB
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2021 Jan; Vol. 27 (1), pp. 322-324.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We conducted a molecular survey for Borrelia spp. in Ornithodoros ticks previously reported as biting humans. We collected specimens in natural ecosystems and inside human dwellings in 6 states in Brazil. Phylogenetic analyses unveiled the occurrence of 4 putatively new species of relapsing fever group borreliae.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
27
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33350927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2701.200349