Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How common is canine visceral leishmaniasis in Muğla Turkey dogs
By Bakırcı, Serkan & Topçuoğlu, Ali Dinç·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2021·Adnan Menderes Ü·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Molecular and Serological Analysis for Prevalence of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis in the Muğla Region of Turkey.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study in Turkey found that 37% of dogs tested had antibodies for canine visceral leishmaniasis, a serious disease spread by sandflies. Blood samples from 131 dogs showed that while many had been exposed to the disease, only about 7% tested positive for the actual parasite. This suggests that the disease is present in the area, and pet owners should be aware of the risks. It's important for dog owners in regions where this disease is common to discuss prevention and control measures with their veterinarian.
People also search for: dog leishmaniasis symptoms · how to prevent leishmaniasis in dogs · dog blood test for leishmaniasis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of canine visceral leishmaniasis by molecular and serological techniques among owned dogs brought to veterinary clinics in the Muğla region of Turkey. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from a total of 131 dogs of different breeds and gender that were brought to veterinary clinics between October 2017 and November 2018 in the Muğla region. These blood samples were analysed using immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS: According to the IFAT results, 49 out of 131 dogs (37.4%) were found to have antiantibodies at a titer of ≥1/64, which was considered as seropositive. On the other hand, PCR results obtained in this study showed that 9 out of 131 dogs (6.87%) werespp. positive by RV1/RV2 PCR. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that there is a need to focus on developing measures to control the disease, fight the vectorand initiate disease control programmes for dogs in the Muğla region.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33685062/