Bacterial and protozoal pathogens found in ticks collected from humans in Corum province of Turkey.

Background: Tick-borne diseases are increasing all over the word, including Turkey. The aim of this study was to determine the bacterial and protozoan vector-borne pathogens in ticks infesting humans in the Corum province of Turkey.

Methodology/principal Findings: From March to November 2014 a total of 322 ticks were collected from patients who attended the local hospitals with tick bites.