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Viral diversity of Rhipicephalus microplus parasitizing cattle in southern Brazil
30 Oct 2018
Abstract excerpt
Ticks are ectoparasites spread worldwide and are well known as vectors of many viruses of great importance to human and animal health. However, the viral diversity in ticks is still poorly understood, particularly in South America. Here we characterized the viral diversity present in Rhipicephalus microplus parasitizing cattle in the southern region of Brazil using metagenomics. Our study revealed the presence of...
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