Pathogens in ticks collected in Israel: I. Bacteria and protozoa in Hyalomma aegyptiumand Hyalomma dromedariicollected from tortoises and camels

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Title: Pathogens in ticks collected in Israel: I. Bacteria and protozoa in Hyalomma aegyptiumand Hyalomma dromedariicollected from tortoises and camels
Authors: Mumcuoglu, Kosta Y., Arslan-Akveran, Gonul, Aydogdu, Sabiha, Karasartova, Djursun, Kosar, Nezahat, Gureser, Ayse Semra, Shacham, Boaz, Taylan-Ozkan, Aysegul
Source: Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases; January 2022, Vol. 13 Issue: 1
Abstract: •Greek tortoises and camels were examined for ticks in Israel.•Hyalomma aegyptiumwas found in Greek tortoises and H. dromedariiin camels.•DNA of Rickettsia africae, R. aeschlimannii, Rickettsia endosymbiont, Coxiella burnetii, Hemolivia mauritanica, Babesia microti, Theileriasp., and Leishmania infantumwas detected in H. aegyptium, while DNA of C. burnetiiand L. infantumwas found in H. dromedarii.•Hemolivia mauritanicawas reported for the first time in Israel.
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ISSN:1877959x
DOI:10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101866
Published in:Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
Language:English