Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2401107 | Topics in Companion Animal Medicine | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This review examines the biology of ticks and tick-borne infections in the United States. The most common tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats are discussed. We demonstrate that there is much interest in tick-borne infections at the level of the lay public (pet owners), describe trends in the distribution and prevalence of tick-borne infections in the United States, summarize some issues in understanding the degree of ill health due to tick-borne infections, and suggest some avenues for research that would clarify these issues.
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Authors
Zenda L. Berrada, Sam R. Telford III,