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How common are antibodies to dog viruses in Ecuador communities
By DiGangi, Brian A et al.·Published in Veterinary immunology and immunopathology·2019·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence and risk factors for the presence of serum antibodies against canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and canine adenovirus in communities in mainland Ecuador.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 154 dogs in Ecuador were tested for antibodies against canine distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus to see how many had protection against these diseases. The results showed that most dogs had antibodies for parvovirus (95%), followed by distemper (66%) and adenovirus (60%). Older dogs, especially those over 2 years old, and those that had received veterinary care were more likely to have these antibodies. This information can help veterinarians focus their services on communities and dogs that need it most to improve overall health and vaccination rates.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to estimate the apparent prevalence and identify risk factors for antibody levels (AL) against canine distemper virus (CDV), canine parvovirus (CPV), and canine adenovirus (CAV) in three communities in the metropolitan area of Quito, Ecuador that have limited access to regular veterinary care. Whole blood samples were collected from 154 dogs presenting to three veterinary field clinics in mainland Ecuador and tested for AL against CDV, CPV, and CAV by a commercially available point-of-care ELISA. Potential risk factors for the presence of AL were analyzed. A majority of dogs had AL against CDV (66%, 95% CI = 58-73%), CPV (95%, 95% CI = 91-98%) and CAV (60%, 95% CI = 52-67%). Dogs had significantly greater odds of AL against CDV if they were >2 years of age, from an urban community, and had previously received veterinary care. Dogs had significantly greater odds of AL against CAV if they were male, >2 years of age, and had previously received veterinary care. Results provide baseline estimates of AL within each community and allow for the targeting of future veterinary services to communities and dogs most at risk.
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