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

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 an...

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Main Authors: Munir Aktas, Sezayi Özübek, Kürşat Altay, Neval Duygu Sayin Ipek, İbrahim Balkaya, Armagan Erdem Utuk, Akın Kırbas, Sami Şimsek, Nazir Dumanlı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0763-z