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Molecular prevalence and genetic diversity of Hepatozoon spp. in stray cats of İzmir, Türkiye.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2023
Koçkaya Ecem Su, Güvendi Mervenur, Köseoğlu Ahmet Efe, Karakavuk Muhammet, Değirmenci Döşkaya Aysu, Erkunt Alak Sedef, Döşkaya Mert, Gürüz Adnan Yüksel, Ün Cemal, Can Hüseyin
Abstract excerpt
Hepatozoon spp. are an apicomplexan protozoan parasites that infect vertebrates including mammals, marsupials, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Among Hepatozoon species, H. canis and H. felis are causative agents of hepatozoonosis in dogs and cats, respectively and have veterinary importance. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hepatozoon spp. in stray cats living in İzmir and investigate genetic...
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