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KMID : 0893420150160030385
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Journal of Veterinary Science
2015 Volume.16 No. 3 p.385 ~ p.388
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Anaplasma sp. and hemoplasma infection in leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus) from Korea
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Hwang Ju-Sun
Oh Dae-Hyun
Lee Hang
Chun Myung-Sun
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Abstract
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This study examined the occurrence of Anaplasma spp. and hemoplasma infection in leopard cats, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, in Korea. Twenty-nine biological samples were tested by molecular analysis. Two (6.9%) and eight (27.6%) tested specimens were positive for Anaplasma bovis and hemoplasma infection, respectively. Based on our results, Anaplasma/Ehrlichia spp. and hemoplasma are regularly infecting leopard cat populations of Korea. Considering their endangered status, regular monitoring of infection by arthropod-borne pathogens known to cause clinical symptoms in feline hosts such as Anaplasma/Ehrlichia spp. and hemoplasma would be crucial as part of ongoing conservation efforts.
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KEYWORD
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Anaplasma bovis, arthropod-borne pathogens, endangered species, hemoplasma, leopard cats
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