A Survey of Neospora caninum infection in sparrows (Passer domesticus) in Khuzestan Province, Iran
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The present study reports the presence of N. caninum DNA by PCR in brain tissues of house sparrows. The results showed that 6 (2.8%) of brain samples were positive for N. caninum. This is the first report for detection of N. caninum in sparrows, in Khuzestan Province. The results suggest that the meat of infected sparrows can be the source for dogs' infection.
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a survey of neospora caninum infection in sparrows (passer domesticus) in khuzestan province, iran
the present study reports the presence of n. caninum dna by pcr in brain tissues of house sparrows. the results showed that 6 (2.8%) of brain samples were positive for n. caninum. this is the first report for detection of n. caninum in sparrows, in khuzestan province. the results suggest that the meat of infected sparrows can be the source for dogs' infection.
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عنوان ژورنال
دوره 70 شماره 4
صفحات 279- 281
تاریخ انتشار 2015-12-01
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