Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea, is among the most prevalent and widely dispersed
vectors worldwide. Unfortunately, research on C. felis and associated pathogens (Bartonella …

Although Rickettsia species are molecularly detected among a wide range of arthropods,
vector competence becomes an imperative aspect of understanding the ecoepidemiology of …

Background Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea, is the most common ectoparasite of cats and
dogs worldwide. As a cause of flea allergy dermatitis and a vector for two genera of zoonotic …

While fleas are often perceived simply as a biting nuisance and a cause of allergic
dermatitis, they represent important disease vectors worldwide, especially for bacterial …

Small wild mammals are an important element in the emergence and transmission of vector-
borne pathogens (VBPs). Among these species, hedgehogs have been found to be a …

We describe the development, optimization, and validation of a multiplex droplet digital PCR
(ddPCR) assay for the simultaneous detection of Babesia, Bartonella, and Borrelia spp. DNA …

Spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsioses are important zoonoses, threatening human health
seriously and gradually attracting more attention in the world. SFG rickettsiae are classified …

Fleas and ticks serve as vectors of multiple pathogens in the genera Rickettsia and
Bartonella that cause diseases in humans and other animals. Although human rickettsiosis …

Fleas and ticks play a crucial role in public health as vectors of multiple diseases affecting
humans and animals. Several rickettsial pathogens and endosymbionts are transmitted by …

While fleas are often perceived simply as a biting nuisance and cause of allergic dermatitis,
they represent important disease vectors worldwide, especially for bacterial zoonoses such …