Retrospective evaluation of vector-borne infections in dogs imported from the Mediterranean region and southeastern Europe (2007–2015)

Abstract Background Canine vector-borne infections have gained importance in Germany due to growing tourist traffic and an increased import of dogs from abroad. Endemic regions for pathogens such as Leishmania infantum, Hepatozoon canis, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys and Dirofilaria spp. are the...

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Main Authors: Ingo Schäfer, Maria Volkmann, Pamela Beelitz, Roswitha Merle, Elisabeth Müller, Barbara Kohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3284-8