Seroprevalence of Francisella tularensis in Austrian Hunting Dogs

Based on initial reports of infection with Francisella tularensis in dogs in northern Europe, a serological study in hunting dogs was conducted in Austria. Five (6.25%) tested positive. The results highlight the potential for disease transmission to dogs and raise the question of whether dogs could...

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Veröffentlicht in:Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2018-02, Vol.18 (2), p.117-119
Hauptverfasser: Posautz, Annika, Gyuranecz, Miklós, Dénes, Béla, Knauer, Felix, Dier, Helmut, Walzer, Christian
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Zusammenfassung:Based on initial reports of infection with Francisella tularensis in dogs in northern Europe, a serological study in hunting dogs was conducted in Austria. Five (6.25%) tested positive. The results highlight the potential for disease transmission to dogs and raise the question of whether dogs could be a source of infection for humans.
ISSN:1530-3667
1557-7759
DOI:10.1089/vbz.2017.2193