The mosaic of Rickettisae from the Caatinga Biome, Brazil: New records and first interactions.

ABSTRACT: Rickettsiosis are infections that have worldwide distribution, also occurring in all regions of Brazilian territory and being distributed across its various biomes. The most relevant rickettsiosis in Brazil is Spotted Fever (SF), a potentially lethal zoonosis. Although cases of SF have been confirmed in southeastern Brazil, the epidemiological situation in the Northeast remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to analyze the circulation and identification of Rickettsia species in the state of Ceará, a northeastern state with confirmed SF cases since 2010. In parallel, we identified potential vectors, as to contribute to the development of an eco-epidemiological profile of Rickettsiae in the state. Genomic DNA samples, extracted from ticks collected in areas with suspected cases

SUBMITTER: Audi Gazeta JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature