Feline fleas carry bacteria linked to human disease in South Texas, study finds
Researchers at Texas A&M have identified DNA from the bacteria causing murine typhus in cat fleas within South Texas. This study highlights the evolving transmission cycle of the disease, which is increasingly linked to domestic cats rather than traditional rat reservoirs.
Why it matters
Understanding new vectors for disease transmission is critical for public health management and preventing the spread of flea-borne illnesses in human populations.
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