@article{MAKHILLVR20136328010,
title = {Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi Infection in Stray Dogs from Sanliurfa in Turkey},
journal = {Veterinary Research},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {48-53},
year = {2013},
issn = {1993-5412},
doi = {vr.2013.48.53},
url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5412&doi=vr.2013.48.53},
author = {M.G.,H.,M. and},
keywords = {serology,borreliosis,ehrlichiosis,Dirofilariosis,diagnostic test},
abstract = {The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis antigen, Ehrlichia canis and Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies using an Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) (Snap_3Dx test; IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, Maine, USA). This study was performed on total of 50 mixed-breed dogs (25 female and 25 male). Each dog was examined clinically, microscopic examination of stained smear. Dirofilaria immitis antigen infection was found in a dog (2%) and E. canis antibodies were present in 31 dogs (62%). None of the tested dogs (50) was positive for B. burgdorferi antibodies.}
}