Abstract
Molecular Detection of<i>Ehrlichia chaffeensis</i>in<i>Amblyomma parvum</i>Ticks, Argentina
Highlights
In Central and South America, human cases of ehrlichiosis with compatible serologic evidence have been reported in Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, the bacterium has not been isolated (3)
A sample of 70 A. parvum and 1 A. tigrinum ticks collected on domestic ruminants and canids were subjected to PCR and reverse line blot hybridization by using the TBD-RLB membrane (Isogen Life Science, Maarssen, the Netherlands) (6) to look for Anaplasma and Ehrlichia spp
PCR products were analyzed by reverse line blot hybridization, and 11.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.9–21.0) showed a positive signal to the specific E. chaffeensis probe: 8 A. parvum ticks collected from a dog (n = 1), a fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus, n = 1), goats (n = 2), and cattle (n = 4)
Summary
In Central and South America, human cases of ehrlichiosis with compatible serologic evidence have been reported in Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, the bacterium has not been isolated (3). PCR products were analyzed by reverse line blot hybridization , and 11.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.9–21.0) showed a positive signal to the specific E. chaffeensis probe: 8 A. parvum ticks collected from a dog (n = 1), a fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus, n = 1), goats (n = 2), and cattle (n = 4). E. chaffeensis was detected in A. parvum ticks only: 5 from humans (6.2%; 95% CI 2.1–14.0; Figure, panel A) and 3 from host-seeking ticks (16.7%; 95% CI 3.6–41.4).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
