| a novel ehrlichial agent detected in tick in french polynesia. | ticks are hematophageous arthropods that are known to host and transmit miscellaneous pathogens including zoonotic bacteria. the aim of this study was to investigate the presence of tick-associated microorganisms in tahiti, french polynesia with molecular tools. a total of 658 ticks from two species including rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. and rh. annulatus were collected with forceps on dogs and cattle respectively, or with a flag on pasture in several locations of tahiti in 2013. two rickettsia ... | 2016 | 27522945 |