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Characterization of Bartonella strains isolated from black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus).
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Jan 2008
Bai Ying, Kosoy Michael, Martin Andrew, Ray Chris, Sheff Kelly, Chalcraft Linda, Collinge Sharon K
Abstract excerpt
Thirty bartonella strains were isolated from the blood of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) from Boulder County, Colorado, USA. The bacteria appeared as small, fastidious, aerobic, Gram-negative rods. The partial sequences of the citrate synthase gene (gltA) demonstrated five unique genetic variants. Phylogenetic analysis based on sequences of gltA, 16S rRNA, rpoB, ftsZ, and ribC showed that the...
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