Seroprevalence of Canine Parvovirus in Dogs in Lusaka District, Zambia
Autor: | Saasa, Ngonda, Nalubamba, King Shimumbo, M'kandawire, Ethel, Siwila, Joyce |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Veterinary medicine
Article Subject 040301 veterinary sciences viruses 030231 tropical medicine Enteritis 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Antigen Seroprevalence Medicine Hemagglutination assay lcsh:Veterinary medicine biology business.industry Canine parvovirus 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences biology.organism_classification medicine.disease Virology Breed Vaccination biology.protein lcsh:SF600-1100 Antibody business Research Article |
Zdroj: | Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Vol 2016 (2016) Journal of Veterinary Medicine |
ISSN: | 2314-6966 2356-7708 |
Popis: | Canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis is a highly contagious enteric disease of young dogs. Limited studies have been done in Zambia to investigate the prevalence of CPV in dogs. Blood was collected from dogs from three veterinary clinics (clinic samples, n=174) and one township of Lusaka (field samples, n=56). Each dog’s age, sex, breed, and vaccination status were recorded. A haemagglutination assay using pig erythrocytes and modified live parvovirus vaccine as the antigen was used. Antibodies to CPV were detected in 100% of dogs (unvaccinated or vaccinated). The titres ranged from 160 to 10240 with a median of 1280. Vaccinated dogs had significantly higher antibody titres compared to unvaccinated (p<0.001). There was a significant difference in titres of clinic samples compared to field samples (p<0.0001) but not within breed (p=0.098) or sex (p=0.572). Multiple regression analysis showed that only age and vaccination status were significant predictors of antibody titres. The presence of antibody in all dogs suggests that the CPV infection is ubiquitous and the disease is endemic, hence the need for research to determine the protection conferred by vaccination and natural exposure to the virus under local conditions. |
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