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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-03-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0763-z |