Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rickettsia parkeri infection in domestic dogs, Southern Louisiana, USA, 2011.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Grasperge, Britton J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Louisiana State University · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The association between companion animals and tick-borne rickettsial disease has long been recognized and can be essential to the emergence of rickettsioses. We tested whole blood from dogs in temporary shelters by using PCR for rickettsial infections. Of 93 dogs, 12 (13%) were positive for Rickettsia parkeri, an emerging tick-borne rickettsiosis.
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