Molecular detection of Leishmania donovani, Dirofilaria sp. “hongkongensis,” and Wolbachia spp. in the dog population from tribal settlements of Western Ghats, Kerala, India

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Leishmaniasis and dirofilariasis are significant emerging zoonotic diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of single and co-infections involving Leishmania donovani, Dirofilaria sp. "hongkongensis", and Wolbachia spp. among dogs from the Kani tribal settlements of Western Ghats, Kerala. In July 2023, blood samples from 75 dogs were collected and analyzed using microscopy, serology, and molecular...

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