Comparison of conventional polymerase chain reaction and routine blood smear for the detection of Babesia canis, Hepatozoon canis, Ehrlichia canis, and Anaplasma platys in Buriram Province, Thailand

Background and Aim: Dog blood parasites are important tick-borne diseases causing morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide. Four dog blood parasites species are commonly found in Thailand: Babesia canis, Hepatozoon canis, Ehrlichia canis, and Anaplasma platys. They are transmitted easily by tick sp...

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Main Authors: Rucksak Rucksaken, Cherdsak Maneeruttanarungroj, Thanaporn Maswanna, Metita Sussadee, Pithai Kanbutra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2019-05-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/May-2019/12.pdf