Molecular detection of Ehrlichia canis and Rickettsia rickettsii in tick-infested dogs from the city of Chihuahua, Mexico: phylogenetic analysis of the gp36 and ompA genes
Vector-borne diseases in dogs are an emerging problem worldwide due to their frequency, morbidity, and zoonotic relevance. Since there are no previous studies determining the frequency of Ehrlichia canis and Rickettsia rickettsii infection in three neighborhoods of the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, using molecular detecti...