Molecular Detection and Characterization of Rickettsia Species in Ixodid Ticks from Selected Regions of Namibia

P Mbiri, OC Matomola, W Muleya, L Mhuulu… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Rickettsial pathogens are among the emerging and re-emerging vector-borne zoonoses of
public health importance. Reports indicate human exposure to Rickettsial pathogens in …

[HTML][HTML] Infection Rates and Characterisation of Rickettsia africae (Rickettsiaceae) Detected in Amblyomma Species from Southern Africa

A Smit, FC Mulandane, SH Wójcik, C Malabwa, G Sili… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Tick-borne rickettsioses are considered among the oldest known vector-borne zoonotic
diseases. Among the rickettsiae, Rickettsia africae is the most reported and important in …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of cattle reared by smallholder farmers in South Africa

KS Monakale, MB Ledwaba, RM Smith… - Current Research in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ticks are important ectoparasites of domestic animals, wild animals and humans. They
spread a variety of infective agents such as protozoans, viruses, and bacteria. Cattle reared …

[PDF][PDF] Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases

KS Monakale, MB Ledwaba, RM Smith… - Current Research in …, 2024 - scienceopen.com
Ticks are important ectoparasites of domestic animals, wild animals and humans. They
spread a variety of infective agents such as protozoans, viruses, and bacteria. Cattle reared …