Spatial patterns of Hyalomma marginatum-borne pathogens in the Occitanie region (France), a focus on the intriguing dynamics of Rickettsia aeschlimannii
C. J. KUKLA, C. Bernard, D. Bru, C. Galon, C. Giupponi, K. Huber, H. Jourdan-Pineau, L. Malandrin, I. Rakotoarivony, C. Riggi, L. Vial, S. Moutailler, T. Pollet
The paper analyzes spatial patterns of pathogens in Hyalomma marginatum ticks in France, finding high infection rates of Rickettsia aeschlimannii with significant spatial variation.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology