Epidemiology of canine ehrlichiosis and molecular characterization of Erhlichia canis in Bangladeshi pet dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ehrlichia canis, a rickettsial organism, is responsible for causing ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease affecting dogs.

Objectives

This study aimed to estimate ehrlichiosis prevalence and identify associated risk factors in pet dogs.

Methods

A total of 246 peripheral blood samples were purposively collected from pet dogs in Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Rajshahi districts between December 2018 and December 2020. Risk factor data were obtained through face-to-face interviews with dog owners using a pre-structured questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified risk factors. Polymerase chain reaction targeting the 16S rRNA gene confirmed Ehrlichia spp. PCR results were further validated by sequencing.

Results

The prevalence and case fatali

SUBMITTER: Kabir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620671 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature