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Cats are not small dogs: is there an immunological explanation for why cats are less affected by arthropod-borne disease than dogs?

Parasites & vectors - 20 Sept 2016

Day Michael J

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It is widely recognized that cats appear to be less frequently affected by arthropod-borne infectious diseases than dogs and share fewer zoonotic pathogens with man. This impression is supported by the relative lack of scientific publications related to feline vector-borne infections. This review explores the possible reasons for the difference between the two most common small companion animal species, including...

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PMID: 27646278
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-016-1798-5
PMCID: PMC5028948

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