Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Bartonella species from rodents

And their associated ectoparasites from northern Tanzania

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 October 2019
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Theonest, N, Carter, R, Amani, N, Doherty, S

Abstract

Bartonellae are intracellular bacteria, which can cause persistent bacteraemia in humans and a variety of animals. Several rodent-associated Bartonella species are human pathogens but data on their global distribution and epidemiology are limited. The aims of the study were to:

  1. determine the prevalence of Bartonella infection in rodents and fleas;

  2. identify risk factors for Bartonella infection in rodents;

  3. characterize the Bartonella genotypes present in these rodent and flea populations.

This is a publication arising from the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme.

Citation

Theonest N, Carter R, Amani N, Doherty S, Hugho E, Keyyu J, Mable B, Shirima G, Tarimo R, Thomas K, Haydon D, Buza J, Allan K, Halliday J (2019). Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Bartonella species from rodents and their associated ectoparasites from northern Tanzania. PLoS One. 14(10):e0223667.

Molecular detection and genetic characterization of Bartonella species from rodents and their associated ectoparasites from northern Tanzania

Published 15 October 2019
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