Molecular screening, regional infection patterns and phylogenetic characterization of spotted fever group Rickettsia in ticks from domestic animals in Uzbekistan.
Spotted fever group (SFG) Rickettsia spp. are emerging zoonotic pathogens transmitted by ixodid and argasid ticks. Despite the recognized importance of ticks as vectors in Central Asia, data on the prevalence and genetic diversity of SFG Rickettsia in Uzbekistan remain scarce. This study aimed to determine minimum infe...