Epidemiological survey and genetic diversity of Bartonella in fleas collected from rodents in Fujian Province, Southeast China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fleas, considered to be the main transmission vectors of Bartonella, are highly prevalent and show great diversity. To date, no investigations have focused on Bartonella vectors in Southeast China. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of Bartonella in fleas in Southeast China.

Methods

From 2016 to 2022, flea samples (n = 1119) were collected from 863 rodent individuals in seven inland and coastal cities in Southeast China. Flea species, region, gender, host species and habitat were recorded. The DNA samples from each individual flea were screened by real-time PCR for the Bartonella ssrA gene. All positive samples were confirmed by PCR based on the presence of the gltA gene and sequenced. The factors associated

SUBMITTER: Zhou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11186106 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature