Epidemiology and molecular detection of Anaplasma spp. in goats from Chattogram district, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Anaplasmosis is an economically important disease affecting cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat etc. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence, potential risk factors and molecular identification of circulating Anaplasma spp. in goats in Chattogram district, Bangladesh.

Material and methods

Four hundred blood samples were collected from goats of different ages, breeds, sex, coat color and body condition. These goats were selected based on some inclusion criteria through the period of July 2017 to June 2018. Samples were examined microscopically (Giemsa staining method) followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing to identify of Anaplasma spp.

Results

The overall prevalences were estimated 5.75% (23/400) and 15.75% (63/400) by microscopy and

SUBMITTER: Rahman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9122420 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature