There are multiple vector-borne diseases in cats, the most prominent being those
transmitted by mosquitos, sand flies, fleas, and ticks. Many of the agents vectored by fleas or …

The haemotropic mycoplasmas (haemoplasmas) are a group of bacteria that can induce
anaemia in a wide variety of mammals, including domestic cats and wild felids. Different …

Abstract Background Fleas (Siphonaptera) are the most clinically important ectoparasites of
dogs and cats worldwide. Rising levels of pet ownership, climate change and globalisation …

ABSTRACT PCR amplification targeting the 16S rRNA gene was used to test individuals
with and without extensive arthropod and animal contact for the possibility of hemotropic …

Background Feline infectious agent studies are lacking in Cyprus. The aims of this study
were to determine the prevalence and risk factors for various feline infectious agents …

Bartonella spp. and haemoplasmas are pathogens of veterinary and medical interest with
ectoparasites mainly involved in their transmission. This study aimed at molecular detection …

Background Albania is a country on the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. The
Mediterranean climate is favourable for the stable development of many arthropod species …

Background Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas), the agents of infectious anemia,
have been reported in dogs and cats. Little data are available on hemoplasma infections in …

Background Feline vector-borne pathogens (FeVBPs) have been increasingly investigated
for their impact on cat health and their zoonotic potential. The aim of the present study was to …

The diagnosis of feline haemoplasmosis has improved over the years, with several
techniques enabling a clear and specific diagnosis, and where polymerase chain reaction …