Flea Borne‐ <i>Rickettsia</i> Surveillance in Nuevo Leon, Mexico: An Unexpected Finding

Our findings provide for the first time in Mexico, the molecular detection of Ca. R. senegalensis in Ct. felis felis, increases the number of Rickettsia species recorded in the country to 19. Additionally, R. rickettsii DNA was detected in Ct. felis felis. These findings highlight the need for further studies on clarify the epidemiological relevance of fleas-associated Rickettsia and to better understand their role within rickettsial systems.