Efficacy of sarolaner (Simparic™) against induced infestations of Amblyomma cajennense on dogs

Abstract Background Amblyomma cajennense is the main vector of Rickettsia rickettsii which causes Brazilian spotted fever. This adult tick preferably infests horses and capybaras, but has low host specificity during its immature stages, thus posing a threat to humans and dogs. In this study, the eff...

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Main Authors: Fabio Scott, Lilian Franz, Diefrey Ribeiro Campos, Thaís Ribeiro Correia Azevedo, Daise Cunha, Robert H. Six, Steven Maeder, Travis Cree
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dog
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2324-0