Background The geographic distribution of canine infection with vector-borne disease
agents in the United States appears to be expanding. Methods To provide an updated …

Background Dogs in the US are commonly infected with vector-borne pathogens, including
heartworm and tick-borne disease agents. The geographic distribution of both arthropod …

We evaluated a comprehensive national database that documents canine infection with, or
exposure to, four vector-borne disease agents, Dirofilaria immitis, Borrelia burgdorferi …

Background Canine test results generated by veterinarians throughout Canada from 2013–
2014 were evaluated to assess the geographical distribution of canine infection with Borrelia …

Background Vector-borne pathogens are emerging concerns in multiple regions of Canada.
Determining regional prevalence of canine vector-borne pathogens and documenting …

Arthropod vectors of canine infectious diseases are present throughout Florida. Since
crowded housing has the potential to bring vectors and infected dogs into close proximity, it …

Background: In the US little spatially defined information regarding exposure to most vector‐
borne pathogens in dogs is available for the states of California (CA), Oregon (OR), and …

Background Vector-borne infections pose significant health risks to humans, domestic
animals, and wildlife. Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) in the United States may be …

Abstract Background Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum are tick-borne
infections transmitted by Ixodes scapularis in the eastern USA; both agents cause disease in …

Background Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBD) have become a major concern for
canine and human public health. The aim of the study described here is to add …