Isolation and genomic characterization of the tick-borne relapsing fever spirochete, Borrelia turicatae, from ticks collected in a peridomestic setting of Camayeca, Mexico
Vasquez-Guerrero, E.; Kneubehl, A. R.; Pellegrini-Hernandez, P.; Gonzales-Quiroz, J. L.; Dominguez-Lopez, M. L.; Krishnavajhala, A.; Estrada-de los Santos, P.; Ibarra, J. A.; Lopez, J. E.
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Surveillance studies were implemented in Sinaloa, Mexico to determine the circulation of tick-borne relapsing fever spirochetes. Argasid ticks were collected from a human dwelling in the village of Camayeca and spirochetes were isolated. Genomic analysis indicated that Borrelia turicatae is a threat to those living in resource limited settings. Article Summary LineWe report the collection of argasid ticks from a peridomestic setting in Mexico and the isolation of Borrelia turicatae; increased surveillance efforts are needed on this overlooked vector-borne pathogen.
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