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Ehrlichia canis in Human and Tick, Italy, 2023

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In August 2023, ehrlichiosis was confirmed in a patient in Italy with a Haemaphysalis punctata tick attached to his neck. Gene sequences of Ehrlichia canis from the tick and the patient were identical, indicating a potential risk for this uncommon infection for persons participating in outdoor activities.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.240339

Authors: Giovanni Sgroi, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giuseppe Rofrano, Giovanna Fusco, Mariaelisa Carbonara, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Domenico Otranto, Roberta Iatta

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404792289

FWCI: 8.26

Cites: 14

Cited by: 23

Related to: 10