Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis, Hepatozoon canis and Babesia canis vogeli in stray dogs in Mahasarakham province, Thailand

• Autorzy: Piratae S. , Pimpjong K. , Vaisusuk K. , Chatan W.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Canine tick borne diseases showing distribution worldwide have caused morbidity and mortality in dogs. This study observed the mainly tick borne pathogens described for dogs in Thailand, Ehrlichia canis, Hepatozoon canis and Babesia canis vogeli. From May to July 2014, blood samples were collected from 79 stray dogs from 7 districts of Mahasarakham province to molecular surveyed for 16s rRNA gene of E. canis and 18s rRNA gene of H. canis and B. canis vogeli. Twenty eight (35.44%) of stray dogs showed the infection with tick borne pathogens. The prevalence of E. canis infection was the highest with 21.5% (17/79). DNA of H. canis and B. canis vogeli were detected at the prevalence of 10.1% (8/79) and 6.3% (5/79), respectively. Co-infection between E. canis and B. canis vogeli were identified in 2 (2.5%) dogs. The results indicated that a wide range of tick borne pathogens are circulation in the canine population in Mahasarakham province. This study is the first report on prevalence of E. canis, H. canis and B. canis vogeli in stray dogs in Mahasarakham, a province in northern part of Thailand. This data providing is important to understand the prevalence of E. canis, H. canis and B. canis vogeli infection in stray dogs in this region, which will assist in the management of these blood parasite.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

molecular detection; Ehrlichia canis; Hepatozoon canis; Babesia canis vogeli; stray dog; dog; tick-borne pathogen; Mahasarakham province; Thailand

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annals of Parasitology
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: 61
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.183-187,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Piratae S.

• Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand

autor

Pimpjong K.

• Department of Veterinary Pre-Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand

autor

Vaisusuk K.

• Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand

autor

Chatan W.

• Department of Veterinary Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand

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DOI

10.17420/ap6103.05