Research Article

Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs

Volume: 11 Number: 3 October 4, 2022
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Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs

Abstract

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the prevalence of vector-transportable Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Sivas province. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 dogs. Breed, age and sexes of dogs were determined and physical examinations were performed and serum samples were collected for the diagnosis of the diseases. The commercial rapid test kit SNAP* 4DX* Plus (IDEXX Laboratories) was used for the detection of Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs. Results: In this study, it was determined that 1% of 100 dogs examined were Ehrlichia canis and 2% of them were seropositive to Dirofilaria immitis, while Borrelia burgdorferi seropositive animals were not detected. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi and Dirofilaria immitis, which can be transmitted to dogs by vectors, were observed at low rates in Sivas province. However, at the same time, necessary protective measures should be taken against these diseases that can be transmitted by vectors in this region.

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Supporting Institution

Sivas Cumhuriyet University Scientific Research Projects Unit

Project Number

CUBAP V-039

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 4, 2022

Submission Date

March 25, 2022

Acceptance Date

May 10, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Ağaoğlu, Z. T., Basbug, O., Aydoğdu, U., & Coşkun, A. (2022). Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 11(3), 383-388. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181
AMA
1.Ağaoğlu ZT, Basbug O, Aydoğdu U, Coşkun A. Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs. BAUN Health Sci J. 2022;11(3):383-388. doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181
Chicago
Ağaoğlu, Zahid Tevfik, Onur Basbug, Uğur Aydoğdu, and Alparslan Coşkun. 2022. “Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 (3): 383-88. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181.
EndNote
Ağaoğlu ZT, Basbug O, Aydoğdu U, Coşkun A (October 1, 2022) Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 3 383–388.
IEEE
[1]Z. T. Ağaoğlu, O. Basbug, U. Aydoğdu, and A. Coşkun, “Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs”, BAUN Health Sci J, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 383–388, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181.
ISNAD
Ağaoğlu, Zahid Tevfik - Basbug, Onur - Aydoğdu, Uğur - Coşkun, Alparslan. “Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11/3 (October 1, 2022): 383-388. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181.
JAMA
1.Ağaoğlu ZT, Basbug O, Aydoğdu U, Coşkun A. Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs. BAUN Health Sci J. 2022;11:383–388.
MLA
Ağaoğlu, Zahid Tevfik, et al. “Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 3, Oct. 2022, pp. 383-8, doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181.
Vancouver
1.Zahid Tevfik Ağaoğlu, Onur Basbug, Uğur Aydoğdu, Alparslan Coşkun. Prevalence of Ehrlichia Canis, Borrelia Burgdorferi and Dirofilaria Immitis in Sivas Stray and Shelter Dogs. BAUN Health Sci J. 2022 Oct. 1;11(3):383-8. doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1093181

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