Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis in cats in Brazil
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Detection of Ehrlichia canis in domestic cats in the central-western region of Brazil
Ehrlichiosis is a worldwide distributed disease caused by different bacteria of the Ehrlichia genus that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. Its occurrence in dogs is considered endemic in several regions of Brazil. Regarding cats, however, few studies have been done and, consequently, there is not enough data available. In order to detect Ehrlichia spp. in cats from the central-western regio...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Microbiology and Infection
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1198-743X
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.02175.x