The importance of lizards and small mammals as reservoirs forBorrelia lusitaniaein Portugal (original) (raw)

2015, Environmental Microbiology Reports

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This research investigates the role of various vertebrate hosts, including lizards, small mammals, and birds, as reservoirs for Borrelia lusitaniae in Portugal. The study focuses particularly on the contribution of Psammodromus algirus lizards in supporting the infection in questing ticks within the Tapada de Mafra ecosystem. Findings highlight that while lizards, especially P. algirus, may significantly influence the prevalence of B. lusitaniae in ticks, the reservoir competence varies among species, indicating a need for further research to understand the interspecific dynamics and their implications for disease transmission.

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