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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Anaplasma platys in dogs, Chile.

Journal:
Emerging infectious diseases
Year:
2007
Authors:
Abarca, Katia et al.
Affiliation:
Infectious Diseases and Molecular Virology Laboratory
Species:
dog

Abstract

We conducted a 16S rRNA nested PCR for the genus Ehrlichia and Ehrlichia spp. with blood samples from 30 ill dogs in Chile. Phylogenetic analysis was performed by using groESL gene amplification. We identified Anaplasma platys as 1 of the etiologic agents of canine ehrlichiosis.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18252119/