Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Starybrat, Daria et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Science and Services · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  To evaluate the seasonality of canine tetanus in England. METHODS:  Medical records of a single referral hospital in England were reviewed. Dogs diagnosed with localized or generalized tetanus between January 2006 and June 2017 were studied. RESULTS:  Forty-nine cases were included. The prevalence of tetanus in England was significantly higher in the winter when compared with the summer (P = 0.002) and autumn (P = 0.024), with the highest number of cases recorded in February. CONCLUSIONS:  The prevalence of canine tetanus in England was significantly higher in winter months, especially in February.
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