Molecular and serological detection of Ehrlichia canis in naturally exposed dogs in Iran: an analysis on associated risk factors

The general aim of this study, which was conducted for the first time in Iran, was to evaluate the seroprevalence and geographical distribution of Ehrlichia canis in a dog population in Iran, followed by molecular confirmation using PCR and sequencing. Blood samples were collected from 240 dogs in d...

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Main Authors: Nadi Maazi, Abdolali Malmasi, Parviz Shayan, Seyed Mahdi Nassiri, Taghi Zahraei Salehi, Mojdeh Sharifian Fard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Subjects:
IFA
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612014000100003&lng=en&tlng=en