Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lyme disease risk rising in dogs in New Brunswick
By Bjurman, Natalie K et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Biology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lyme disease risk in dogs in New Brunswick.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that 6% of dogs in New Brunswick tested positive for Lyme disease, which is a significant increase compared to previous years. This means that dogs in this area are at a higher risk of contracting Lyme disease, which can cause symptoms like fever, joint pain, and lethargy. Pet owners should be aware of this risk and consider discussing Lyme disease prevention, such as vaccinations and tick control, with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
This study assessed the seroprevalence of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in New Brunswick dogs. Testing of 699 serum samples from dogs across the province revealed a 6% province-wide seropositivity, more than 6 times higher than that found in 2008. The rapid increase in seropositivity indicates increased Lyme disease risk to both canine and human health.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27587892/