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Molecular characterization of Ehrlichia canis from naturally infected dogs reveals a novel Asiatic-lineage and co-circulation of multiple lineages in India.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Aug 2024
R Parthiban Aravindh Babu, Palavesam Azhahianambi, Srinivasan Sharmila, Mohanan Arya, Ghosh Srikanta, Krishnaswamy Gopalan Tirumurugaan
Abstract excerpt
Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia canis is an important rickettsial pathogen of dogs transmitted by Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato ticks in India. Globally, molecular characterization of E. canis is done using different E. canis gene targets. This study aimed to characterize genetic diversity of uncultured Ehrlichia species from dogs by 16S rRNA and partial gp200 gene (termed as p43 region)...
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