Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oocysts of Hepatozoon canis in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected from a naturally infected dog.
- Journal:
- Veterinary parasitology
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- de Miranda, Renata Lima et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences · Brazil
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Canine hepatozoonosis is a tick-borne disease caused by protozoans of the genus Hepatozoon. Several tick species have been implicated as potential vectors. Therefore, extensive studies are needed to determine the 'natural' endemic cycle of this parasite. This paper presents the first report of the presence of Hepatozoon canis oocysts in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected from an infected dog.
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