Abstract Background Vector-/tick-borne pathogens (V/TBPs) pose a potential threat to human and animal health globally. Information regarding canine V/TBPs is scarce and no specific study has been conducted so far to explore the microbial diversity within ticks infesting dogs from Pakistan. Herein. this knowledge gap is addressed by assessing the genetic diversity and prevalence patter... https://www.rawafricaonline.com/