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Molecular detection of <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> in ticks collected from animals and the environment in Uganda

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Abstract

Although ticks are not the primary transmitters of C. burnetii to humans, pathogen detection in ticks can be an indirect indicator of risk among animal hosts. Vulnerable populations, including occupations with close animal contact such as farming, butchery, and veterinary practice, have an increased risk of C. burnetii exposure. Veterinarians and clinicians should be aware that C. burnetii may cause human and animal illness in these regions.

Research topics

  • Vector-borne infectious diseases
  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Vector-Borne Animal Diseases

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DOI: 10.1111/zph.13168

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