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SUBMITTER: Hwang J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4588026 | biostudies-literature | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Hwang Jusun J Oh Dae-Hyun DH Lee Hang H Chun Myung-Sun MS
Journal of veterinary science 20150603 3
This study examined the occurrence of Anaplasma spp. and hemoplasma infection in leopard cats, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, in Korea. Twenty-nine biological samples were tested by molecular analysis. Two (6.9%) and eight (27.6%) tested specimens were positive for Anaplasma bovis and hemoplasma infection, respectively. Based on our results, Anaplasma/Ehrlichia spp. and hemoplasma are regularly infecting leopard cat populations of Korea. Considering their endangered status, regular monitor ...[more]