Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis in dogs in Malaysia.
- Journal:
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Nazari, Mojgan et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study in Malaysia looked at a type of infection called Ehrlichia canis, which can affect dogs. Researchers collected blood samples from 500 dogs at veterinary clinics and shelters to see if any were infected. They found that 10 of those dogs tested positive for the infection, which means about 2% of the dogs in the study had it. This research is important because it confirms for the first time that this infection is present in dogs in Malaysia.
Abstract
An epidemiological study of Ehrlichia canis infection in dogs in Peninsular Malaysia was carried out using molecular detection techniques. A total of 500 canine blood samples were collected from veterinary clinics and dog shelters. Molecular screening by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed using genus-specific primers followed by PCR using E. canis species-specific primers. Ten out of 500 dogs were positive for E. canis. A phylogenetic analysis of the E. canis Malaysia strain showed that it was grouped tightly with other E. canis strains from different geographic regions. The present study revealed for the first time, the presence of genetically confirmed E. canis with a prevalence rate of 2.0% in naturally infected dogs in Malaysia.
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