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Seroprevalence of neospora caninum and toxoplasma gondii in dogs from an urban area of North-eastern Brazil: a spatial approach
Souza, Islanne Barbosa de; Fernandes, Pollyanne Raysa; Silva, Tatiene Rossana Móta; Santos, Cleber Vinicius Brito; Silva, Naiara Mirelly Marinho da; Ubirajara Filho, Carlos Roberto Cruz; Carvalho, Gílcia Aparecida de; Alves, Leucio Câmara; Mota, Rinaldo Aparecido; Ramos, Rafael Antonio Nascimento.
  • Souza, Islanne Barbosa de; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
  • Fernandes, Pollyanne Raysa; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Departamento de Medicina Veterinária. Recife. BR
  • Silva, Tatiene Rossana Móta; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
  • Santos, Cleber Vinicius Brito; Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Instituto de Medicina Social. Departamento de Epidemiologia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Silva, Naiara Mirelly Marinho da; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
  • Ubirajara Filho, Carlos Roberto Cruz; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
  • Carvalho, Gílcia Aparecida de; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
  • Alves, Leucio Câmara; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Departamento de Medicina Veterinária. Recife. BR
  • Mota, Rinaldo Aparecido; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Departamento de Medicina Veterinária. Recife. BR
  • Ramos, Rafael Antonio Nascimento; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns. Garanhuns. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 52: e20180440, 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041558
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The present study aimed to assess the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in dogs.

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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.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toxoplasma / Antibodies, Protozoan / Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Coccidiosis / Neospora / Dog Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toxoplasma / Antibodies, Protozoan / Toxoplasmosis, Animal / Coccidiosis / Neospora / Dog Diseases Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR