Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Factors that affect tick-borne diseases in dogs in the US
By Stich, Roger W et al.·Published in Parasites & vectors·2014·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Quantitative factors proposed to influence the prevalence of canine tick-borne disease agents in the United States.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Researchers held a meeting to figure out what factors might affect how often dogs in North America get sick from diseases spread by ticks. They discussed various measurable elements that could help understand the risk of dogs being exposed to these tick-borne germs. The findings will be used to create mathematical models to better predict and analyze how these diseases spread among dogs. This work aims to improve our understanding of tick-borne diseases in pets.
Abstract
The Companion Animal Parasite Council hosted a meeting to identify quantifiable factors that can influence the prevalence of tick-borne disease agents among dogs in North America. This report summarizes the approach used and the factors identified for further analysis with mathematical models of canine exposure to tick-borne pathogens.
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