Species in Dromedary Camels () and Ruminants from Somalia.

Ehrlichioses, caused by species, are tick-borne diseases (TBDs) that affect animals and humans worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the molecular occurrence of spp. in 530 animals (155 Dromedary camels, 199 goats, 131 cattle, and 45 sheep) in the Benadir and Lower Shabelle regions of Somalia. Blood DNA samples were tested for PCR targeting and genes of spp. and and genes of . The obtained sequences were submitted for phylogenetic analyses. spp. were detected in 26.4% (140/530) of animals by -PCR, with the highest prevalence in dromedary camels (54.8%), followed by cattle (29.8%), goats (7.0%), and sheep (4.4%). Dromedary camels, cattle, and goats had significantly higher infection odds compared to sheep ( < 0.05). Among -PCR-positive samples, 76.9% (30/39) of cattle tested -positive, while other species were negative. was detected in 13.7% (18/131) of cattle by -PCR, but none were positive for the gene. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed in camels, sheep, and goats and in cattle, marking the first molecular evidence of in dromedary camels, sheep, and goats globally, and in cattle from Somalia. These findings emphasize the need for further research on its economic and public health impact.