Local and regional temporal trends (2013–2019) of canine Ehrlichia spp. seroprevalence in the USA
Abstract
In the USA, there are several Ehrlichia spp. of concern including Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Ehrlichia muris eauclarensis, and “Panola Mountain Ehrlichia”. Of these, E. canis is considered the most clinically relevant for domestic dogs, with infection capable of causing acute, subclinical, and chronic stages of disease. Changes in climate, land use, habitats, and wildlife reservoir populations, and increasing contact between both human and dog populations with natural areas have resulted in the increased risk of vector-borne disease throughout the world.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s13071-020-04022-4
Entities
People
- Christopher S McMahan
- D. Andrew Brown
- Jenna R Gettings
- Michael J. Yabsley
- Shila K. Nordone
- Stella Self
Organizations
- National Institutes of Health
- National Science Foundation
- United States Department of Defense