Associations of passerine birds, rabbits, and ticks with <it>Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia andersonii</it> in Michigan, U.S.A.

Associations of passerine birds, rabbits, and ticks with <it>Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia andersonii</it> in Michigan, U.S.A.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Wild birds contribute to maintenance and dissemination of vectors and microbes, including those that impact human, domestic animal, and wildlife health. Here we elucidate roles of wild passerine birds, eastern cottontail rabbits (<...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hamer Sarah A, Hickling Graham J, Keith Rich, Sidge Jennifer L, Walker Edward D, Tsao Jean I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ticks
<it>Borrelia miyamotoi</it>
<it>Borrelia andersonii</it>
<it>Ixodes</it>
Wild birds
Eastern cottontail rabbit
Relapsing fever
Lyme disease
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/231

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