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 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1530-3667 1557-7759 |
DOI: | 10.1089/vbz.2017.2193 |