First Report on the Molecular Detection and Characterization of <i>Rickettsia felis</i> in Laelapidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) Mites in Malaysia

First Report on the Molecular Detection and Characterization of <i>Rickettsia felis</i> in Laelapidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) Mites in Malaysia

Rickettsiae are Gram-negative and obligate intracellular bacteria that cause rickettsioses. These pathogens are typically transmitted by arthropod vectors, such as ticks, mesostigmatid mites, and fleas. Rickettsiae are responsible for many emerging infectious diseases worldwide and are the second mo...

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Main Authors: Hiryahafira Mohamad Tahir, Faraliana Che Lah Ernieenor, Suhaili Zainal Abidin, Vishalani Vishnu Narainasamy, Mariana Ahamad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
<i>Laelaps</i>
<i>Rickettsia felis</i>
small mammals
vector-borne diseases
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/5/443
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