First Molecular Evidence of Zoonotic Bacteria in Ticks in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This study reports the occurrence of emerging zoonotic bacteria in ticks from Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first time, indicating a public health threat to humans. Therefore, physicians and practitioners should be aware of the presence of these tick‐borne bacteria, especially when they are faced with acute febrile illnesses after tick exposure.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Ftbed.12473

Source: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases - January 22, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Hodžić, H.‐P. Fuehrer, G. G. Duscher Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research