Occurrence of tick-transmitted pathogens in dogs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Occurrence of tick-transmitted pathogens in dogs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Abstract Background Canine babesiosis caused by Babesia rossi, transmitted by Haemaphysalis elliptica in South Africa, has also been reported from Nigeria. Although H. leachi (sensu lato) is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, published literature on the occurrence of canine babesiosis is meagre. It h...

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Main Authors: Mathew Adamu, Milana Troskie, David O Oshadu, Dikeledi P Malatji, Barend L Penzhorn, Paul T Matjila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Babesia rossi
BrEMA1
Haemaphysalis leachi
Haemaphysalis elliptica
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
Domestic dogs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-119

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