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Molecular survey and genetic identification of Anaplasma species in goats from central and southern China.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 1 Jan 2012
Liu Zhijie, Ma Miling, Wang Zhaowen, Wang Jing, Peng Yulv, Li Youquan, Guan Guiquan, Luo Jianxun, Yin Hong
Abstract excerpt
Anaplasma species are obligate intracellular rickettsial pathogens that impact the health of humans and animals. Few studies have been carried out on Anaplasma infections in central and southern China. This study was conducted to determine the coinfection rates of Anaplasma ovis, A. bovis, and A. phagocytophilum from 262 field blood samples of goats in these regions. The average prevalences of single infection of...
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