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Characterization based on the 56-Kda type-specific antigen gene of Orientia tsutsugamushi genotypes isolated from Leptotrombidium mites and the rodent host post-infection.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Jan 2014
Takhampunya Ratree, Tippayachai Bousaraporn, Promsathaporn Sommai, Leepitakrat Surachai, Monkanna Taweesak, Schuster Anthony L, Melendrez Melanie C, Paris Daniel H, Richards Allen L, Richardson Jason H
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Abstract. Characterization of the 56-kDa type-specific antigen (TSA) genes of Orientia tsutsugamushi (OT) from three naturally infected, laboratory-reared mite colonies comprising three species (Leptotrombidium deliense [Ld], Leptotrombidium imphalum [Li], and Leptotrombidium chiangraiensis [Lc]) has revealed the presence of single and coexisting OT genotypes found in individual chiggers. The Karp genotype was...
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