Article
Wild rodent fleas carrying Bartonella and Rickettsia in an area endemic for vector-borne diseases from Argentina
6 Oct 2024
Abstract excerpt
Vector-borne diseases account for nearly 20% of all globally recognised infectious diseases. Within the spectrum of flea-borne pathogens, Bartonella and Rickettsia bacteria are prominent, contributing to the emergence and resurgence of diseases on a global scale. This study investigates the presence of species of Bartonella and Rickettsia harboured by fleas collected from wild rodents in northwestern Argentina...
