Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular Evidence of(Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae) in Ticks (Ixodida: Ixodidae) Associated with Dogs (Carnivora: Canidae) from Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
- Journal:
- Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Rodríguez-Rojas, Jorge Jesús et al.
- Affiliation:
- Centro de Investigació
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
is transmitted by ticks causing Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, which is considered one of the most critical tickborne pathogens.This study aimed to identify by PCR techniquein ticks associated with dogs from urban and rural homes in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The study was conducted at 13 localities in eight municipalities from 2012 to 2021.A total of 1873 ticks of three species were captured:,, and.. The overall infection rate ofin ticks was 59.12% (149/252). Of the 15 sequences, three haplotypes were identified.The urban transmission cycle of canine ehrlichiosis is demonstrated, where the potential vector is the tick
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