Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rickettsia spp. in ticks, Poland.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Chmielewski, Tomasz et al.
- Affiliation:
- National Institute of Public Health
Abstract
Ticks are recognized as the main vectors and reservoirs of spotted fever group rickettsiae. We searched for the most prevalent Rickettsia spp. in Poland and found R. slovaca and R. helvetica bacteria in ticks in southern and central Poland; R. raoulti was found in ticks in all parts of Poland.
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