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An Ehrlichia strain from a llama (Lama glama) and Llama-associated ticks (Ixodes pacificus)

1997; American Society for Microbiology; Volume: 35; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1128/jcm.35.4.1005-1007.1997

1098-660X

J E Barlough, John E. Madigan, D R Turoff, J R Clover, Sonjia M. Shelly, J. S. Dumler,

Insect and Pesticide Research

An ehrlichia was identified in the blood of a diseased llama (lama glama). Sequencing of its 16S rRNA gene showed the ehrlichia to be closely related to members of the Ehrlichia phagocytophila genogroup. The agent was also found in a pool of ticks (Ixodes pacificus) collected at the llama site.