Abstract
Ehrlichia sp. DNA was amplified from 4 Ehrlichia-seroreactive horses from Mérida, Nicaragua. Sequencing of 16S rDNA, sodB, and groEL genes indicated that the bacterium is most likely a novel Ehrlichia species. The tick vector and the potential for canine and human infection remain unknown.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Ehrlichia / classification*
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Ehrlichia / genetics
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Ehrlichiosis / veterinary*
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Horse Diseases / epidemiology*
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Horse Diseases / microbiology*
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Horses
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Molecular Typing
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Nicaragua / epidemiology
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Phylogeny
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Serotyping