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Improved Detection and Sequencing of Rickettsia spp. DNA in South African Wildlife

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.
Nested gltA PCR detected Rickettsia spp. DNA in 44% of South African wildlife samples previously negative by RLB, revealing spotted fever, typhus and transitional group lineages, novel host records, co‐infection and multi‐organ dissemination in impala, highlighting complex wildlife involvement and zoonotic risk within a One Health framework.
Carlo Andrea Cossu, Maria Luisa Menandro, Alessandra Mondin, Giorgia Dotto, Raksha Vasantrai Bhoora, Henriette van Heerden   +5 more
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Ctenocephalides canis is the dominant flea species of dogs in the Republic of Korea

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background The status of flea infestation in dogs is an important public health concern because of their cosmopolitan distribution worldwide and the flea-borne disease transmission.
Kyu-Sung Ahn, Shin-Eui Huh, Sang-Woo Seol, Ha-Jung Kim, Kuk-Hyun Suh, SungShik Shin   +5 more
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Rickettsiales in South America: A Systematic Review of Their Molecular Detection and Distribution in Arthropods and Vertebrates

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Bacteria of the order Rickettsiales comprise a diverse group of obligate intracellular microorganisms that are globally distributed and highly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. In South America, these bacteria have been associated with arthropod vectors, such as ticks, fleas, mites, lice, and certain dipterans, as well as with a ...
Cristian J. Zamorano‐Gómez, Paula A. Ossa‐López, Estefani T. Martínez‐Sánchez, Fredy A. Rivera‐Paéz   +3 more
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Ctenocephalides felis Bouche

, 2007
Ctenocephalides felis (Bouché) —cat flea Ex Felis silvestris (catus) (domestic/feral cat): TN, Blount Co., 23 Nov. 1947, D. W. Pfitzer (Pfitzer 1950, Benton 1980, Durden & Kollars 1997). Ex Homo sapiens (human): TN, Blount Co., near Elkmont, 15 Jan. 2005, M. McCaroll. Like the previous species, this flea has a cosmopolitan distribution. Ctenocephalides
Reeves, Will K., Durden, Lance A., Ritzi, Christopher M., Beckham, Katy R., Super, Paul E, Oconnor, Barry M.   +5 more
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Unravelling the biochemical aspects of the interaction between ticks and Leishmania using a tick cell line

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 350-359, June 2026.
Leishmania infantum propagated in IDE8 tick cell line in vitro. L. infantum reduces tick cell viability and induces reactive oxygen species production. Lipidic profile of IDE8 tick cell line is altered during Leishmania infection. Abstract Leishmaniasis comprises a group of vector‐borne neglected tropical diseases caused by species of the obligatory ...
Beatriz Filgueiras Silvestre, Karoline dos Anjos Lima, Fernanda de Paula Pepino, Daniela Cosentino‐Gomes, Adivaldo Fonseca, Lesley Bell‐Sakyi, Georgia Correa Atella, Lucia H. Pinto‐da‐Silva   +7 more
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Seroprevalence of Bartonella henselae Immunoglobulin G and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults Undergoing Health Screening in Urban Korea

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 3, Page 288-295, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Bartonella henselae (B. henselae), the causative agent of cat‐scratch disease, is a zoonotic pathogen transmitted mainly through pet‐related injuries. Although infection is usually mild and self‐limiting, severe complications have been reported. Despite increasing pet ownership in Korea, data on human exposure to B.
Anna Lee, Unchong Kim, Sae Yun Baik, Chung Mo Nam, Kyoung‐Ryul Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Analysis of Gastrointestinal Bacteria in Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis: Biochemical Traits, Antibiotic Resistance, and 16S rRNA Identification

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides that infest cats and dogs are known to harbor various pathogenic bacteria with potential zoonotic importance. This study aimed to isolate, characterize, and identify bacterial species from the gastrointestinal tracts of
Dina Victoria Rombot, Josef Sem Berth Tuda, Olivia Amelia Waworuntu, Mokosuli Yermia Semuel   +3 more
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Prevalence, clinical presentation, and therapeutic outcome of ectoparasitic infestations in dogs in Egypt

Open Veterinary Journal, 2023
Background: Skin diseases are usually chronic in nature but not life-threatening. They affect the well-being and pose a threat to the general health of the affected animals.
Hend Adel Zineldar, Naser Zeidan Abo-Zeid, Mohamed Ibrahim Eisa, Emad Mohamed Bennour, Wafaa Mohamed Ismail El-Neshwey   +4 more
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Ctenocephalides canis infestation of goats

Tropical Animal Health and Production, 1983
Reports of generalised infestation, w. Ctenocephalides canis in 2 Sanean goats in Nigeria resulting in rough hair coats, emaciation, pallor of conjunctivis & oldema of legs; stamping of feet and low packed cell volume.
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Alternative Approaches and Plant‐Based Remedies for Livestock Health Management Among the Batswana of Southern Africa: A Review

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Due to limited access to, and the high cost of conventional veterinary services, Batswana communities often rely on ethnoveterinary practices for livestock health management. This review provides an in‐depth analysis on the ethnoveterinary uses, biological properties and safety assessment of plants utilised in livestock husbandry. A systematic
Tswelelopele G. Mpolokeng, Ndzalama Shikwambana, Mompati V. Chakale, John A. Asong, Lyndy J. McGaw, Stephen O. Amoo, Nqobile A. Masondo, Adeyemi O. Aremu   +7 more
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