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First Molecular Detection of Rickettsia conorii and Rickettsia helvetica in Tic...
Moreira, G; Moreira, RSS; Neves, FAD; Swiontek, V; Barradas, PF; Gomes-Gonçalves, S; Mesquita, JRVector-borne diseases, particularly those caused by Rickettsia species, pose a significant public health threat in Europe. Despite extensive research on tick-borne pathogens in various European countries, Luxembourg has yet not been studied for Rickettsia spp. in ticks infesting domestic animals. This study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the presence of Rickettsia spp. in Ixodes ricinus ticks collected...
Detection of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Non-Human Primates in Portuguese Zoos
Moreira, G; Cruz, AVS; Santos-Silva, S; Moreira, RSS; Mesquita, JREnterocytozoon bieneusi, an intracellular eukaryote closely related to fungi, is recognized as a significant pathogen affecting humans, particularly those with compromised immune systems. While its transmission routes are still not fully elucidated, fecal–oral transmission remains the primary one. With a wide host range, the zoonotic potential of E. bieneusi is a concern, albeit direct evidence of animal-to-hum...