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 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.Mots clés
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Sujet Principal:
Toxoplasma
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Anticorps antiprotozoaires
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Toxoplasmose animale
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Coccidiose
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Neospora
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Maladies des chiens
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limites du sujet:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2019
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Article