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Oligonucleotide primers used to detect vector borne protozoan and rickettsial pathogens
| Pathogen | Specific | Gene target (bp) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babesia spp. | Genus | 18S rRNA (422–440) | [44] |
| Hepatozoon spp. | Genus | 18S r RNA (666) | [45] |
| Mycoplasma spp. | Genus | 16S rRNA (595) | [46] |
| Ehrlichia spp. | Genus | 16S rRNA (345) | [47] |
| A. platys | Species | 16S r RNA (678) | [47] |
| SFG rickettsiae | Group | ompB (252) | [48] |
| R. felis | Species | gltA (654) | [21] |
| D. immitis | Genus | 5.8S-ITS2-28S (430–664) | [49] |
