First report on molecular prevalence and identification of Anaplasma platys in dogs in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Anaplasma platys is a blood parasite that infects platelets, causing thrombocytopenia. Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks are believed to transmit A. platys. To identify A. platys, nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has proven to be an effective diagnostic tool. In this study, the molecular prevalence of A. platys infection in dogs was investigated for the 1^st time in the Khon Kaen region of Thailand. The association between risk factors and A. platys infection was also evaluated.

Materials and methods

A total of 130 blood samples were collected from dogs in Khon Kaen, Thailand. DNA from the samples was extracted and nested PCR was applied for molecular analysis. Platelet count and packed cell volume (PC

SUBMITTER: Sarker BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8654768 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature