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 (), 2019
Publication year: 2019
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.
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios/sangre, Brasil/epidemiología, Coccidiosis/diagnóstico, Coccidiosis/epidemiología, Coccidiosis/veterinaria, Enfermedades de los Perros/diagnóstico, Enfermedades de los Perros/epidemiología, Neospora/inmunología, Factores de Riesgo, Estudios Seroepidemiológicos, Análisis Espacial, Toxoplasma/inmunología, Toxoplasmosis Animal/diagnóstico, Toxoplasmosis Animal/epidemiología, Población Urbana