Prevalência da leishmaniose visceral canina no município de Jaguaribe, Ceará / Prevalence of visceral leishmaniosis in dogs in Jaguaribe Municipal, Ceará

Visceral canine leishmaniasis (LVC) is a pathology caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which affects dogs, the main urban reservoirs, which through humans can become infected. Considered a zoonotic disease in frank expansion and urbanization in Brazil. Thus, the objective of the study was to conduct an epidemiological survey of the cases of canine visceral leishmaniasis at the city of Jaguaribe, on the State of Ceará. The study shows that of the 31 dogs with positive LV results, 12% were from the urban area and 19% from the rural area, and 7% were female and 24% were male. According to the study, it is necessary to implement a policy of surveillance of visceral leishmaniasis, intensifying the actions of diagnosis, prevention and control of this zoonosis.(AU)

Prevalência da leishmaniose visceral canina no município de Jaguaribe, Ceará / Prevalence of visceral leishmaniosis in dogs in Jaguaribe Municipal, Ceará

Visceral canine leishmaniasis (LVC) is a pathology caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which affects dogs, the main urban reservoirs, which through humans can become infected. Considered a zoonotic disease in frank expansion and urbanization in Brazil. Thus, the objective of the study was to conduct an epidemiological survey of the cases of canine visceral leishmaniasis at the city of Jaguaribe, on the State of Ceará. The study shows that of the 31 dogs with positive LV results, 12% were from the urban area and 19% from the rural area, and 7% were female and 24% were male. According to the study, it is necessary to implement a policy of surveillance of visceral leishmaniasis, intensifying the actions of diagnosis, prevention and control of this zoonosis.

Prevalência de dermatopatias em pequenos animais atendidos em clínica veterinária no município de Jaguaribe-CE / Prevalence of dermatopathies in small animals assisted on a veterinary clinic in the city of Jaguaribe-CE

Veterinary dermatology represents approximately 30% of the casuistry in the clinic of small animals, with important economic impact in the area, according to researches, dermatological cases present a huge prevalence in small animals, being the most common reason to be treated by veterinarians to avoid possible zoonoses. The present study aimed to analyze the incidence of dermatological affections and to characterize animals admitted to the consultation that attended on a veterinary clinic located in the city of Jaguaribe-CE. The study was quantitatively qualitative. The data were collected from January to December in the Veterinary Clinic Jaguaribana (CVJ), in the State of Ceará, on the small animal care sector, in 2017, based on the evaluation of the clinical records available on the care of dermatopathic dogs and cats and through semi-structured interviews with the responsible veterinarian. The results showed that in the year 2017 89 animals were treated, 27 (30.4%) cats and 62 (69.6%) dogs. Among the cats treated, 17 (63%) had some form of dermatitis and 10 (37%) had no dermatitis problems. Among the dogs treated, 48 (73%) had a dermatitis problem and 14 (27%) had no dermatitis problems. Different lesions have been reported in the clinical records of companion animals. The correct diagnosis of dermatopathies is confusing, due to the similarity of clinical signs and lack of resources, and many diseases with zoonotic potential may go unnoticed.

Prevalência de dermatopatias em pequenos animais atendidos em clínica veterinária no município de Jaguaribe-CE / Prevalence of dermatopathies in small animals assisted on a veterinary clinic in the city of Jaguaribe-CE

Veterinary dermatology represents approximately 30% of the casuistry in the clinic of small animals, with important economic impact in the area, according to researches, dermatological cases present a huge prevalence in small animals, being the most common reason to be treated by veterinarians to avoid possible zoonoses. The present study aimed to analyze the incidence of dermatological affections and to characterize animals admitted to the consultation that attended on a veterinary clinic located in the city of Jaguaribe-CE. The study was quantitatively qualitative. The data were collected from January to December in the Veterinary Clinic Jaguaribana (CVJ), in the State of Ceará, on the small animal care sector, in 2017, based on the evaluation of the clinical records available on the care of dermatopathic dogs and cats and through semi-structured interviews with the responsible veterinarian. The results showed that in the year 2017 89 animals were treated, 27 (30.4%) cats and 62 (69.6%) dogs. Among the cats treated, 17 (63%) had some form of dermatitis and 10 (37%) had no dermatitis problems. Among the dogs treated, 48 (73%) had a dermatitis problem and 14 (27%) had no dermatitis problems. Different lesions have been reported in the clinical records of companion animals. The correct diagnosis of dermatopathies is confusing, due to the similarity of clinical signs and lack of resources, and many diseases with zoonotic potential may go unnoticed.(AU)