The first report of the seroprevalence of antibodies against spp. in water buffaloes () from South Thailand.

Background And Aim: Bartonellosis is an emerging worldwide zoonosis caused by bacteria belonging to the genus . Several studies have been conducted on the prevalence of infections from animals and humans, including reports from wild and domestic ruminants. However, there has been only one report of infection in water buffaloes from the northeastern part of Thailand.

The first report of seroprevalence of Q fever in water buffaloes () in Phatthalung, Thailand.

Background And Aim: Q fever is a worldwide zoonosis caused by the intracellular bacterium, . A few studies focused on the occurrence of Q fever infection in water buffaloes in Thailand have been conducted; however, little is known regarding the seroprevalence of antibodies in buffaloes. In the present study, we describe the prevalence of Q fever infection in water buffaloes () in Phatthalung, Thailand.

An application of duplex PCR for detection of Leptospira spp. and Orientia tsutsugamushi from wild rodents.

Duplex PCR is useful for detecting two different agents from the same specimen. Kidney specimens are the most suitable for detection of Leptospira spp. For Orientia tsutsugamushi, blood clots, spleen, and liver specimens are considered the most suitable.