Publications by authors named "Sarra Chibani"
First detection of Rickettsia felis and Ehrlichia canis in the common bed bug Cimex lectularius.
Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study involving 119 bed bug samples found DNA from bacteria Rickettsia and Ehrlichia, showing strong genetic similarities to strains present in dogs and ticks from other countries.
- * This research is the first of its kind in Tunisia and emphasizes the importance of further exploring how bed bugs may contribute to the spread of these diseases.