Anaplasma phagocytophilum Infection in Small Mammal Hosts of Ixodes Ticks, Western United States
oleh: Janet E. Foley, Nathan C. Nieto, Jennifer Adjemian, Haydee Dabritz, Richard N. Brown
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-07-01 |
Deskripsi
A total of 2,121 small mammals in California were assessed for Anaplasma phagocytophilum from 2006 through 2008. Odds ratios were >1 for 4 sciurids species and dusky-footed woodrats. High seroprevalence was observed in northern sites. Ten tick species were identified. Heavily infested rodent species included meadow voles, woodrats, deer mice, and redwood chipmunks.