new diagnostic reagent and kit for detection of rickettsiose

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel peptide, diagnostic reagent and kit for detection of rickettsiosis, more closely for detection of tick borne Rickettsia helvetica. The peptide comprises the amino acid sequence AAPSGSNVEWRNPDNGNYGYVTPNKTYR from the 17 kDa outer membrane protein. Furthemore, the invention relates to a vaccine against rickettsiosis comprising said peptide.