Identification of the causative agent of canine babesiosis in the North of Kazakhstan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canine babesiosis is a common disease in the northern part of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in particular in the Kostanay region. In recent years, a large number of cases of the disease with a variety of clinical symptoms have been registered.

Aim

The purpose of the study was to monitor the spread, characterization, and identify the Babesia species involved of Babesia species in ticks and blood of dogs in the Kostanai region.

Methods

The research work began in 2017 with the study of the spread of babesiosis in dogs in the Kostanay region according to the reports of veterinary clinics. The collection of ticks from the territory and from dogs was carried out in 2017-2021.

Results

As a result of the research work, the presence in the city an

SUBMITTER: Zhabykpayeva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576577 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature