Prevalence of Vector-Borne Pathogens in Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Tissue Samples from Free-Roaming Domestic Cats in the South Atlantic USA

Reservoir to multiple species of zoonotic pathogens, free-roaming cats (FRCs) interact with domestic and wild animals, vectors, and humans. To assess the potential for feline vector-borne pathogens to be vertically transmitted, this study surveyed ear tip and reproductive tissues of FRCs from two lo...

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Main Authors: Charlotte Manvell, Kelli Ferris, Ricardo Maggi, Edward B. Breitschwerdt, Erin Lashnits
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/9/1221