Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors and germs linked to dog respiratory disease
By Ouyang, Zenhwa et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Department of Population Medicine (Ouyang, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Risk factors for canine infectious respiratory disease complex and the pathogens associated with the disease.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with respiratory issues was studied to find out what was causing their symptoms. The researchers discovered that two viruses, canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV) and canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV), were common in dogs diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC). They also found that dogs who attended gatherings with many other dogs were more likely to get sick. Understanding these factors can help pet owners take precautions to protect their dogs from respiratory illnesses.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a common respiratory condition typically associated with high-density populations. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to determine the most common pathogens involved in CIRDC and to identify risk factors (pathogens, environmental exposures) associated with the diagnosis. ANIMALS AND PROCEDURE: A prospective, multi-clinic, case-control study was conducted in Canada from April 2017 to May 2018. A total of 110 dogs (74 cases, 36 controls) were enrolled by participating veterinary clinics. Pathogens were detected using a respiratory PCR panel. RESULTS: Canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV),, and canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV) were detected in cases only. According to 2 logistic regression models, detection of CPIV (OR: 14.42; 95% CI: 2.24 to ∞) and CRCoV (OR: 8.64; 95% CI: 1.26 to ∞) were associated with CIRDC disease status. In another model, exposures to multiple-dog gatherings also increased the odds (OR: 3.39; 95% CI: 1.26 to 9.81) of CIRDC diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: Consistent with other studies, this study determined that CPIV, CRCoV, andwere important contributors to CIRDC cases. Detection of CPIV and CRCoV and exposure to areas of dog gatherings were identified as having a role in disease status when evaluated statistically, under the conditions of this study.
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