Identification of Potential Vaccine Candidates from Rickettsia Species: A Reverse Vaccinology Approach
Rickettsiosis is a group of diseases caused by many intracellular bacteria of the genus Rickettsia. These bacteria are transmitted by ticks, fleas, lice and mites. The public health impact of rickettsiosis has been suspected to be quite high worldwide. However, there is no specific drug or vaccine available for these diseases. Many doctors recommend the antibiotic, doxycycline for this bacterial infection. Many scientists are engaged in vaccine development. PDF