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Virulence potential of Rickettsia amblyommatis for spotted fever pathogenesis in mice
16 Apr 2021
Abstract excerpt
Rickettsia amblyommatis belongs to the spotted fever group of Rickettsia and infects Amblyomma americanum (Lone Star ticks) for transmission to offspring and mammals. Historically, the geographic range of A. americanum was restricted to the southeastern USA. However, recent tick surveys identified the progressive northward invasion of A. americanum, contributing to the increased number of patients with febrile...
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