Genetic diversity of vector-borne zoonotic pathogens in companion dogs and cats, Tianjin, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dogs and cats are the hosts of many vector-borne human pathogens that can be transmitted to humans. Given their direct and intimate contact with humans, companion dogs and cats are considered direct sentinels of vector-borne human pathogens. However, limited information is currently available regarding canine and feline zoonotic pathogens in China. This study detected canine and feline vector-borne human pathogens to better understand the potential risk to humans.

Methods

Blood samples were collected from 275 domestic companion animals (117 dogs and 158 cats) living in Tianjin city, China, and the presence of DNA from Anaplasma, Babesia, Bartonella, and Rickettsia was detected by semi-nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The PCR prod

SUBMITTER: Jian R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973169 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature