Capybara Ticks and the Urban Context of Spotted Fever in Brazil: An Overview
Spotted fever is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and is transmitted through tick’s saliva. Humans, ticks, and capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are often coexisting in environments that favor the spread of Brazilian spotted fever (BSF). Although capybaras do not transmit R. rickettsii, they can...
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/83326 |
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