| molecular detection and characterization of anaplasma platys in dogs and ticks in cuba. | canine cyclic thrombocytopenia, an infectious disease caused by anaplasma platys is a worldwide dog health problem. this study aimed to detect and characterize a. platys deoxyribonucleic acid (dna) in dogs and ticks from cuba using molecular methods. the study was conducted in four cities of cuba (habana del este, boyeros, cotorro and san josé de las lajas). blood samples were collected from 100 dogs in these cities. the animals were inspected for the detection of tick infestation and specimens ... | 2016 | 27132516 |