Prevalence of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. and Orientia tsutsugamushi in small mammals around harbors in Taiwan
Conclusions:
The overall prevalence of Ehrlichia spp. and O. tsutsugamushi infections in small mammals active around harbors was 3.28 % and 4.92 %, respectively. The results provided serological evidence supporting the potential risks of transporting pathogens through air and maritime traffic. This study highlights serious issues of the emergence and spread of rickettsial diseases in Taiwan. The incidence of human ehrlichiosis requires further investigation.
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Kun-Hsien TsaiShu-Feng ChangTsai-Ying YenWei-Liang ShihWan-Jen ChenHsi-Chieh WangXue-Jie YuTzai-Hung WenWen-Jer WuPei-Yun Shu Source Type: research
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