Estimated seroprevalence of <i>Ehrlichia canis</i> in dogs in a remote community in the Northern Territory, Australia

This study documents a high point seroprevalence of E. canis in dogs from a remote Australian community. There was no significant correlation between serostatus and gender, body condition or the presence of clinical signs. These results underscore the need for further research to understand the clinical significance of seropositivity in asymptomatic dogs and highlight the need for a locally validated diagnostic test to support field-based surveillance and management of ehrlichiosis in Australia.