Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii in ticks collected from Iran

In conclusion, this study emphasizes the role of ticks as potential carriers of C. burneti. The results indicate the importance of cattle, sheep, goats, camels and dogs in Hormozgan region as effective factors in the epidemiology of Q fever and its impact on public health. In addition, a high degree of similarity (from 99% to 100%) was observed between IS1111 and icd genes in this study and recorded sequences from different regions of the world.PMID:38307395 | DOI:10.1016/j.meegid.2024.105562
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research