Characterisation and comparative genomics of three new Varanus-associated Borrelia spp. from Indonesia and Australia

Characterisation and comparative genomics of three new Varanus-associated Borrelia spp. from Indonesia and Australia

Abstract Background Borrelia are important disease-causing tick- and louse-borne spirochaetes than can infect a wide variety of vertebrates, including humans and reptiles. Reptile-associated (REP) Borrelia, once considered a peculiarity, are now recognised as a distinct and important evolutionary li...

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Main Authors: Alexander William Gofton, Angel Popa-Baez, Ai Takano, Kari Soennichsen, Michelle Michie, Makenna Short, Supriyono Supriyono, Jack Pascoe, Sue Cusbert, Robert Mulley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Borrelia
Reptile-associated Borrelia
Ticks
Tick-borne disease
Varanidae
Monitor lizard
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05937-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05937-4

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