Spatial and risk factor analyses of vector-borne pathogens among shelter dogs in the Eastern United States

Abstract Background Vector-borne infections pose significant health risks to humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) in the United States may be infected with and serve as sentinel hosts for several zoonotic vector-borne pathogens. In this study, we analyzed th...

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Published in:	Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors:	Corinna M. Hazelrig, Jenna R. Gettings, Christopher A. Cleveland, Andrea Varela-Stokes, Ania A. Majewska, Kris Hubbard, K. Wade Burton, Michael J. Yabsley
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-06-01
Subjects:	Co-infections Heartworm Tick-borne disease Vector-borne disease
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05813-1