Infections by pathogens with different transmission modes in feral cats from urban and rural areas of Korea.
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SUBMITTER: Hwang J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5746448 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec
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Infections by pathogens with different transmission modes in feral cats from urban and rural areas of Korea.
Hwang Jusun J Gottdenker Nicole N Oh Dae-Hyun DH Lee Hang H Chun Myung-Sun MS
Journal of veterinary science 20171201 4
In this study, we examine prevalences of three infectious pathogens with different transmission modes (<i>Bartonella henselae</i>, hemoplasma, and <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>) in feral cats from urban and rural habitats. Infection status of the three pathogens in blood samples (n = 117) was determined through molecular or serological diagnostic methods. Overall prevalence of hemoplasma, <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>, and <i>Bartonella henselae</i> was 47.9%, 50%, and 35.7%, respectively. Comparing the t ...[more]
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