Prevalence and molecular characterization of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Nigeria
Abstract Background Ticks are hematophagous arthropods responsible for maintenance and transmission of several pathogens of veterinary and medical importance. Current knowledge on species diversity and pathogens transmitted by ticks infesting camels in Nigeria is limited. Therefore, the aim of this...
Main Authors: | ThankGod E. Onyiche, Cristian Răileanu, Oliver Tauchmann, Susanne Fischer, Ana Vasić, Mandy Schäfer, Abdullahi A. Biu, Ndudim I. Ogo, Oriel Thekisoe, Cornelia Silaghi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04272-2 |
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