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Molecular detection of tick-borne bacteria and protozoa in cervids and wild boars from Portugal
3 May 2016
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BACKGROUND: Wildlife can act as reservoir of different tick-borne pathogens, such as bacteria, parasites and viruses. The aim of the present study was to assess the presence of tick-borne bacteria and protozoa with veterinary and zoonotic importance in cervids and wild boars from the Centre and South of Portugal. METHODS: One hundred and forty one blood samples from free-ranging ungulates including 73 red deer...
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