Molecular detection of tick-borne rickettsial and protozoan pathogens in domestic dogs from Turkey

Aktas M., Ozubek S., Altay K., Ipek N. D. S., BALKAYA İ., ÜTÜK A. E., ...More

PARASITES & VECTORS, vol.8, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s13071-015-0763-z
  • Journal Name: PARASITES & VECTORS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Dog, Babesia canis canis, Anaplasma platys, Ehrlichia canis, Theileria annulata, RLB, BABESIA-CANIS-CANIS, THEILERIA-ANNULATA, SOUTHERN EUROPE, IDENTIFICATION, HEPATOZOON, INFECTION, PCR, ANAPLASMOSIS, EHRLICHIOSIS, REGION
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Canine tick-borne parasites have emerged in recent years, showing a wider geographic distribution and increased global prevalence. In addition to their veterinary importance, domestic dogs play an important role in the transmission cycles of some agents by acting as reservoirs and sentinels. This study investigated Babesia, Theileria, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia species in asymptomatic dogs in ten provinces of Turkey.