A molecular survey of spotted fever group rickettsiae in introduced raccoons (Procyon lotor)
Abstract Background The raccoon Procyon lotor (Linnaeus, 1758) (Carnivora; Procyonidae) is one of the most important and most intensively studied invasive mammal species in Europe. Within the last 30 years the raccoon has spread at an increasing rate, resulting in the establishment of local populati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05280-0 |