The molecular identity of fleas (Siphonaptera) carrying and from dogs and cats in Northern Laos.

Cat fleas () are the most commonly recognised ectoparasites of domestic pets globally and are frequently implicated in the transmission of a variety of zoonotic vector-borne pathogens. The aim of the present study was to investigate the morphological and molecular identity of fleas parasitising cats and dogs in Northern Laos and screen them for a range of bacterial pathogens. Fleas (n = 120) were collected from dogs and cats and morphologically identified as (115/120) (4/120) and (1/120).