An Ehrlichia strain from a llama (Lama glama) and llama-associated ticks (Ixodes pacificus)

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作者
Barlough, JE
Madigan, JE
Turoff, DR
Clover, JR
Shelly, SM
Dumler, S
机构
[1] FOOTHILL MOBILE VET SERV,PLACERVILLE,CA 95667
[2] CALIF DEPT HLTH SERV,VECTOR BORNE DIS SECT,SACRAMENTO,CA 94234
[3] CONSOLIDATED VET DIAGNOST INC,W SACRAMENTO,CA 95605
[4] JOHNS HOPKINS MED INST,BALTIMORE,MD 21287
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10.1128/JCM.35.4.1005-1007.1997
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Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
An ehrlichia was identified in the blood of a diseased Ilama (Lama glama). Sequencing of its 16S rRNA gene showed the ehrlichia to be closely related to members of the Ehrlichia phagocytophila genogroup. The agent was also found in a pool of ticks (Ixodes pacificus) collected at the Ilama site.
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