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- Title
SOROPREVALÊNCIA DE Ehrlichia canis EM CÃES DE ABRIGOS E ASSOCIAÇÕES DE PROTEÇÃO, DO OESTE DO PARANÁ, BRASIL.
- Abstract
Ehrlichiosis is an infectious ricketsial disease caused by bacteria belonging to the Ehrlichia genus. It is very common in dogs and is considered as an important hemoparasitosis. Due to its relevance in the canine population and its easy transmission through ticks, it is necessary to further understand the epidemiological aspects of the disease. This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of Ehrlichia canis and the hematological aspects in dogs from temporary shelters and associations for the protection of abandoned animals in the cities of Palotina and Guaíra, in the state of Paraná. Blood samples were collected from 60 dogs for blood count and indirect immunofluorescence testing, and detection of anti-E. canis antibodies. A prevalence of 60% (36/60) was found, with no positive correlation regarding the gender of the animals, presence of ticks, or thrombocytopenia. The data reveal a high prevalence of this parasitic disease in shelter dogs and the need to establish control measures related to the transmitting agents.
- Publication
Arquivos de Ciências Veterinárias e Zoologia da Unipar, 2020, Vol 23, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1415-8167
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.25110/arqvet.v23i1cont.2020.7732