The molecular prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi, Babesia spp., and Anaplasma spp. inshelter dogs of the Thrace Region in Turkey

The study aimed to update the molecular prevalence of some tick-borne pathogens (Borrelia burgdorferi, Babesia spp., and Anaplasma spp.) in shelter dogs Thrace Region, Turkey. was carried out on 450 from 7 pet shelters. individual data were recorded, blood samples collected tubes with anticoagulants (EDTA). Then, PCR protocols applied all for three infective agents. test results recorded B. burgdorferi is 38.22% (n = 172), 24.22% 109) 21.6% 97) spp. positivity at least one pathogen 56.22% 253). Only rate determined positive as 56.92% 144). 33.99% 86) two 9.09% 23) pathogens. coexistence statistically significant (p < 0.01). effect sex age not agent 0.01, p 0.05). Among tested pathogens, only 0.155) compared others As a result, transmitted by ticks region simultaneously investigated detected first time. Results revealed that pose hidden risk animal human health so necessity plan systematic epidemiological studies about zoonose more frequently.