Coxiella burnetii and Related Tick Endosymbionts Evolved from Pathogenic Ancestors
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Both symbiotic and pathogenic bacteria in the family Coxiellaceae cause morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. For instance, Coxiella-like endosymbionts (CLEs) improve the reproductive success of ticks-a major disease vector, while Coxiella burnetii ca... ...