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Identification of Amblyomma javanense and detection of tick-borne Ehrlichia spp. in confiscated Malayan Pangolins

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  • 1. Guangzhou Zoo, Guangzhou, 510070, China & Wildlife Microbiology Laboratory, Guangzhou Wildlife Research Center, Guangzhou, 510070, China
  • 2. Guangdong Institute of Applied Biological Resources, Guangzhou, 510260, China
  • 3. Guangdong Provincial Wildlife Rescue Center, Guangzhou, 510520, China

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Zhai, Junqiong, Wu, Yajiang, Chen, Jinping, Zou, Jiejian, Shan, Fen, Li, Wanping, Chen, Wu, Zhou, Niu (2021): Identification of Amblyomma javanense and detection of tick-borne Ehrlichia spp. in confiscated Malayan Pangolins. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 14: 107-116, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.01.008, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.01.008

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