Molecular detection of Bartonella and Borrelia in pet dogs in Metro Manila and Laguna, Philippines
Chae Eun Lee,
Jeong Hee Ikeda,
Mikaella Andrea M. Manongdo
et al.
Abstract:Background and Aim: Bartonella and Borrelia are zoonotic vector-borne pathogens that can infect dogs and humans. Data on Bartonella and Borrelia in dogs in the Philippines are lacking. This study was conducted to validate previous reports and further investigate the occurrence of Bartonella and Borrelia spp. in cities of Metro Manila.
Materials and Methods: A total of 182 canine blood samples were acquired with DNA using a commercial extraction kit from selected veterinary clinics in the cities of Metro Manil… Show more
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