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Molecular survey of tick-borne pathogens reveals a high prevalence and low genetic variability of Hepatozoon canis in free-ranging grey wolves (Canis lupus) in Germany.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases - 1 May 2020
Hodžić Adnan, Georges Isabell, Postl Matthias, Duscher Georg Gerhard, Jeschke Diana, Szentiks Claudia A, Ansorge Hermann, Heddergott Mike
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Wild carnivores are important hosts for ixodid ticks and presumed reservoirs for several tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) of medical and veterinary importance. However, little is known about the role that the European grey wolf (Canis lupus) plays in the enzootic cycle of TBPs. The recent recolonization of Central European lowland, including some regions in Germany, by the grey wolf, opened up an excellent opportunity...
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