Publications by authors named "Samantha Wills-Berriman"
Microorganisms
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The study screened DNA samples from various sources, including patients, rodents, cattle, dogs, and ticks, using a quantitative PCR assay to detect certain DNA genes.
- - High levels of DNA related to a novel organism (labeled as sp. SA dog) were found in dogs, while low levels were identified in rodents and cattle, suggesting potential links to acute febrile illness (AFI) in South Africa.
- - Phylogenetic analysis indicated that sp. SA dog is distinct enough from other species to be considered a separate species, though formal classification requires additional validation.
