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Seroprevalence and current infections of canine vector-borne diseases in Costa Rica
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-06-04)
Domestic dogs may carry several vector-borne pathogens, including zoonotic agents,
especially in tropical regions like Central America. The epidemiology of these pathogens
is prone to change due to urbanization, trade ...
Detection of Rickettsia monacensis and Rickettsia amblyommatis in ticks collected from dogs in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
(Elsevier B.V, 2018-08-04)
The neotropical climate of Central America provides ideal conditions for ticks, which may transmit several
human pathogens, including spotted-fever group Rickettsia. Dogs may act as sentinels or reservoirs for human
tick-borne ...