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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