Prevalence, genetic, and biochemical evaluation of immune response of police dogs infected with Babesia vogeli.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Babesia species are tick-borne protozoan parasites of apicomplexan type which infect the erythrocytes of dogs it ranges from subclinical to severe cases, depending on different factors such as immune status, age, and presence of other co-infections with the Babesia species. Hence, this study aimed to identify the protozoan parasites infecting police dogs of different breeds, ages, and both sexes in Egypt. Concerning molecular detection of Babesia vogeli using conventional polymerase chain reaction sequencing and phylogenetic analysis, followed by the assessment of immunological and biochemical status of infected dogs.

Materials and methods

The blood of 242 police K9 dogs was collected. The age, breed, sex, and health status with clinic

SUBMITTER: Zaki AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8167514 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature