Molecular prevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in sheep from Iraq.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tick-borne diseases are widely distributed among animal populations and are responsible for significant economic losses. However, little attention has been offered for screening such infections world widely. Anaplasma phagocytophilum is among those neglected tick-borne pathogens, particularly in the developing countries.

Aim

This study was conducted to detect A. phagocytophilum infection among sheep in three governorates of Iraq (Babylon, Wasit, and Missan) and try to identify the potential tick vector responsible for A. phagocytophilum transmission among sheep in these analyzed regions.

Methods

A total of 297 blood samples and 103 ticks were collected and examined for A. phagocytophilum by polymerase chain reaction using specifi

SUBMITTER: Hamzah KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6794391 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature