Temporal variability of the Hyalomma marginatum-borne pathogens in a sentinel site of the Occitanie region (France), a focus on the intriguing dynamics of Rickettsia aeschlimannii
Joly-Kukla Charlotte, Stachurski Frédéric, Duhayon Maxime, Galon Clémence, Moutailler Sara, Pollet Thomas
This study examines the temporal dynamics of pathogens carried by Hyalomma marginatum ticks in southern France, finding strong seasonal fluctuations, particularly for Rickettsia aeschlimannii, which correlates with temperature increases.
bioRxiv · Apr 16, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology