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Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 4/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Article

Escalations in the incidence of canine babesiosis over a period of 8 years (2006–2013) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Authors: Latha Bhaskaran Ravi, Dhivya Bhoopathy, Vairamuthu Subbiah

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Epidemiological studies on the incidence and prevalence of disease will help in the monitoring and surveillance of diseases thus preventing occurrence of an epidemic. This study focuses on the variations in the incidences of canine babesiosis over a period of 8 years in Chennai. Variations have been noticed to in the incidence of the species of Babesia affecting dogs. There has been an escalation in the incidence of B.gibsoni infection during the study period. The factors such as seasonal, age, sex and breed influences on the incidence have been studied.
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Metadata
Title
Escalations in the incidence of canine babesiosis over a period of 8 years (2006–2013) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors
Latha Bhaskaran Ravi
Dhivya Bhoopathy
Vairamuthu Subbiah
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-015-0659-z

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