Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibody testing and Lyme disease risk.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Stone, Elizabeth G et al.
- Affiliation:
- Maine Medical Center Research Institute · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study looked at Lyme disease test results from over 9,000 dogs at various veterinary clinics, particularly in Maine. The tests were done using a common kit called the IDEXX 3Dx, which veterinarians often use to check healthy dogs during the heartworm season. The findings suggest that this testing method can be an important tool for monitoring public health regarding Lyme disease.
Abstract
Lyme disease test results for >9,000 dogs were collected from participating veterinary clinics. Testing was conducted by using the IDEXX 3Dx kit, used widely by Maine veterinarians to screen clinically normal dogs during heartworm season. This study demonstrates how this test can be a valuable public health disease surveillance tool.
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