Density-dependent prevalence of francisellatularensis in fluctuating vole populations, Northwestern Spain

Ruth Rodríguez-Pastor, Raquel Escudero, Dolors Vidal, François Mougeot, Beatriz Arroyo, Xavier Lambin, Ave Maria Vila-Coro, Isabel Rodríguez-Moreno, Pedro Anda, Juan J. Luque-Larena

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Abstract

Tularemia in humans in northwestern Spain is associated with increases in vole populations. Prevalence of infection with Francisellatularensis in common voles increased to 33% during a vole population fluctuation. This finding confirms that voles are spillover agents for zoonotic outbreaks. Ecologic interactions associated with tularemia prevention should be considered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1377-1379
Number of pages3
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume23
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2017
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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