Bartonella spp. bacteria can be found around the globe and are the causative agents of
multiple human diseases. The most well-known infection is called cat-scratch disease, which …

Spotted fever group and related rickettsia (SFGR) are a neglected group of pathogens that
belong to the genus Rickettsia. SFGR are zoonotic and are transmitted by arthropod vectors …

Abstract Background Fleas (Siphonaptera) are the most clinically important ectoparasites of
dogs and cats worldwide. Rising levels of pet ownership, climate change and globalisation …

The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common parasite of domestic cats and dogs
worldwide. Due to the morphological ambiguity of C. felis and a lack of—particularly …

Bartonellosis is a vector-borne disease caused by intraerythrocytic bacteria known as
Bartonella spp. The potential vectors that transmit Bartonella spp. are fleas, ticks, sand flies …

Practical relevance: There has been increasing identification of vector-borne pathogens in
cats presented to veterinary clinics around the world for evaluation of fever and the …

BACKGROUND With the rapid expansion of pet animal populations worldwide, pet‐related
zoonotic diseases are becoming an important issue in public health. Hong Kong (HK) …

The cat flea “Ctenocephalides felis” has veterinary and medical importance since it is a
vector for numerous important pathogens. In this study, a total of 249 flea samples were …

The present study investigated the genetic profile of the cosmopolitan cat flea,
Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) from Malaysia and the reference data …

The Neotropical region shows a great diversity of fleas, comprising more than 50 genera.
The importance of the study of fleas is linked to their potential role as disease vectors. The …