Tick-borne pathogens are transmitted by a wide range of tick species and affect both human and animal health. Understanding the diversity of these pathogens and their co-infection rates in domesticated animals in urban areas is crucial for effective disease management and prevention. In this study, a total of 565 owned dogs in the central region of Thailand were investigated for the infection rate of three genera of , , and infection using multiplex PCR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStomoxys flies (Diptera: Muscidae) are hematophagous ectoparasites of medical and veterinary importance. In this study, three Stomoxys species, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a common haemosporidian parasite of wild pigeons () reported worldwide. In Thailand, the wild pigeon population is increasing due to paddy field monoculture. However, there are limited reports on the presence of in these pigeon populations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLong-tailed macaques () are known to harbour a variety of infectious pathogens, including zoonotic species. Long-tailed macaques and humans coexist in Thailand, which creates potential for interspecies pathogen transmission. This study was conducted to assess the presence of B virus, spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFspp. are protozoan parasites that infect a wide range of domestic and wild animals. The infection occurs by ingestion of an infected tick.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To detect and characterize Chlamydophila psittaci (C. psittaci) in asymptomatic feral pigeons in central Thailand.
Methods: A total 814 swabs from the trachea and cloacae of 407 non-clinical feral pigeons in central Thailand were collected and tested for the presence of C.