Early Babesia canis transmission in dogs within 24 h and 8 h of infestation with infected pre-activated male Dermacentor reticulatus ticks

Early Babesia canis transmission in dogs within 24 h and 8 h of infestation with infected pre-activated male Dermacentor reticulatus ticks

Abstract Background This study was designed to assess the ability of fed male Dermacentor reticulatus ticks to transmit Babesia canis to dogs after being detached from previous canine or ovine hosts. Methods The study was an exploratory, parallel group design conducted in two trials. All the animals...

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Main Authors: Marie Varloud, Julian Liebenberg, Josephus Fourie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Infection
Tick-borne disease
Babesiosis
Piroplasmosis
Companion animals
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2637-7

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