Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular evidence of haemoparasites in ixodid ticks of dogs- first report in India.
- Journal:
- Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Jain Jose, K et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Applied Animal Production and Biotechnology · India
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The distribution of ixodid ticks of the genera Rhipicephalus and Haemaphysalis spp. in tropical regions of India contributes to many serious tick-borne parasitic and rickettsial infections in domestic and wild canines. A preliminary molecular survey of the most prevalent haemoparasites in ixodid ticks of carnivores in Kerala, South India was undertaken using multiplex PCR. Babesia vogeli, B. gibsoni and Ehrlichia canis could be detected in R. sanguineus ticks, while H. bispinosa harboured B. gibsoni alone. Future investigations including transmission trials are to be undertaken to prove the vector potentiality of these ticks in this geo-climatic zone.
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