Bartonella infection in rodents and their flea ectoparasites: An overview

Ricardo Gutiérrez; Boris Krasnov; Danny Morick; Yuval Gottlieb; Irina S. Khokhlova; Shimon Harrus

doi:10.1089/vbz.2014.1606

Bartonella infection in rodents and their flea ectoparasites: An overview

Ricardo Gutiérrez, Boris Krasnov, Danny Morick, Yuval Gottlieb, Irina S. Khokhlova, Shimon Harrus^*

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The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine

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Epidemiological studies worldwide have reported a high prevalence and a great diversity of Bartonella species, both in rodents and their flea parasites. The interaction among Bartonella, wild rodents, and fleas reflects a high degree of adaptation among these organisms. Vertical and horizontal efficient Bartonella transmission pathways within flea communities and from fleas to rodents have been documented in competence studies, suggesting that fleas are key players in the transmission of Bartonella to rodents. Exploration of the ecological traits of rodents and their fleas may shed light on the mechanisms used by bartonellae to become established in these organisms. The present review explores the interrelations within the Bartonella-rodent-flea system. The role of the latter two components is emphasized.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	27-39
Number of pages	13
Journal	Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2014.1606
State	Published - 1 Jan 2015

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Bartonella
Fleas
Rodents

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