Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular detection of Anaplasma platys among camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Yazd, Iran.
- Journal:
- Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Rassouli, Maryam et al.
- Affiliation:
- Pathobiology Department
Abstract
Anaplasma platys is a tick-borne bacterium that infects platelets. In this study, A. platys bacteria were investigated in 60 blood samples of male camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Yazd, Iran by molecular examination. Anaplasma platys 16S rRNA (ribosomal ribonucleic acid) gene was detected in 2 samples out of 60 (3.33%) by molecular technique, then the blood films of positive samples were observed by a light microscope and A. platys inclusions were observed in the platelets of both infected cases. The PCR (polymerase chain reaction) products were sequenced to confirm the identification of the bacterial species. The results showed the presence of A. platys among camels in Iran.
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