Molecular identification of protozoal and bacterial organisms in domestic animals and their infesting ticks from north-eastern Algeria

In this study, T. equi and “Candidatus Rickettsia barbariae” were identified for the first time in Algeria as well as potential new species of Ehrlichia and Anaplasma.Although molecular detection does not indicate vector/reservoir competence when investigating ticks removed from animals, this study expands the knowledge of the microorganisms detected in ticks in north-east of Algeria.
Source: Ticks and Tick borne Diseases - Category: Zoology Source Type: research