Article
Molecular screening and genetic diversity of tick-borne pathogens associated with dogs and livestock ticks in Egypt.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2024
Senbill Haytham, Karawia Donia, Zeb Jehan, Alyami Nouf M, Almeer Rafa, Rahman Sahidur, Sparagano Olivier, Baruah Aiswarya
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) offer optimal climatic conditions for tick reproduction and dispersal. Research on tick-borne pathogens in this region is scarce. Despite recent advances in the characterization and taxonomic explanation of various tick-borne illnesses affecting animals in Egypt, no comprehensive examination of TBP (tick-borne pathogen) statuses has been performed. Therefore,...
Topics
- Animals
- Egypt
- Dogs
- Tick-Borne Diseases
- Dog Diseases
- Genetic Variation
- Ixodidae
- Camelus
- Sheep
- Tick Infestations
- Ticks
