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Molecular detection, phylogenetic relationships, and haplotype diversity of spotted fever group Rickettsia species in ticks collected from sheep and goats in Türkiye.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2026
Erol Ufuk, Sahin Omer Faruk, Kalin Recep, Urhan Osman Furkan, Sakar Husnu Furkan, Altay Kursat
Abstract excerpt
Species in the Rickettsia genus are among the oldest known vector-borne pathogens and represent a significant threat to both human and animal health. There is limited information on the epidemiology and phylogenetic characteristics of species in the Rickettsia genus in Türkiye. This study aimed to investigate Rickettsia species in sheep and goats, as well as in ticks collected from these animals, in Tokat,...
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- Animals
- Goats
- Rickettsia
- Sheep
- Phylogeny
- Sheep Diseases
