Seroprevalence of neospora caninum and toxoplasma gondii in dogs from an urban area of North-eastern Brazil: a spatial approach
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180440, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The present study aimed to assess the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in dogs.METHODS:
Blood samples (n = 241) were collected and analyzed for the presence of anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii antibodies. The spatial distribution was evaluated using kernel density estimation (KDE). RESULTS Anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii antibodies were detected in 24.06% (58/241) and 9.54% (23/241) of samples, respectively. A heterogeneous spatial distribution of positive dogs was observed across the city. CONCLUSIONS These data are pivotal for better understanding the dynamics of infection caused by these protozoa in the canine population.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Toxoplasma
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Anticorpos Antiprotozoários
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Toxoplasmose Animal
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Coccidiose
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Neospora
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Doenças do Cão
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil