High infection of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia spp. among tick species collected from different geographical locations of Iran

Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of Anaplasma ovis infection in O. lahorensis in Iran. We also conjecture the prevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Yazd Province based on sequencing results; also, it is suggested that O. lahorensis is a potential vector in the studied area. This survey highlights the importance of Argasidae family to verify and correlate their threat in causing anaplasmosis and other diseases in animals.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research