Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis in dogs in Malaysia.

• Main Authors: Mojgan Nazari (Author), Sue Yee Lim (Author), Mahira Watanabe (Author), Reuben S K Sharma (Author), Nadzariah A B Y Cheng (Author), Malaika Watanabe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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An epidemiological study of Ehrlichia canis infection in dogs in Peninsular Malaysia was carried out using molecular detection techniques. A total of 500 canine blood samples were collected from veterinary clinics and dog shelters. Molecular screening by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed...