Detection of Bartonellaspp. and Rickettsiaspp. in fleas, ticks and lice collected in rural areas of Peru

Detection of Bartonellaspp. and Rickettsiaspp. in fleas, ticks and lice collected in rural areas of Peru

Bartonellosis and rickettsiosis are commonly reported in Peru. In order to detect Bartonella sp. and Rickettsiasp. in fleas, ticks and lice, specimens from five distinct locations in Peru (Marizagua, Cajaruro, Jamalca, Lonya Grande and El Milagro) were collected and screened for the presence of th...

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Main Authors: Abraham G. Cáceres, Carlos P. Padilla Rojas, Javier Arias Stella, Gerardo Huatuco Crisanto, Antero Gonzales Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos 2013-12-01
Series:Revista Peruana de Biología
Subjects:
Bartonella
Rickettsia
arthropods
PCR detección
Perú.
Online Access:http://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/rpb/article/view/2681

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