Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in small mammal hosts of Ixodes ticks, western United States.

ABSTRACT: A total of 2,121 small mammals in California were assessed for Anaplasma phagocytophilum from 2006 through 2008. Odds ratios were >1 for 4 sciurids species and dusky-footed woodrats. High seroprevalence was observed in northern sites. Ten tick species were identified. Heavily infested rodent species included meadow voles, woodrats, deer mice, and redwood chipmunks.

SUBMITTER: Foley JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2600359 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature