A Cross Sectional Study on Serological Prevalence of Ehrlichia canis and Rickettsiaconorii in Different Canine Population of Sicily (South-Italy) during 2017-2019.

ABSTRACT: Vector-borne pathogens such as Erlichia canis and Rickettsia conorii are widespread in the Mediterranean basin. Rhipicephalus sanguineus, is considered the main vector in Mediterranean climatic areas. Seroprevalence in dogs is variable in relation to environmental factors, presence of vectors, and dogs' management. We investigated the seroprevalence in Sicilian dogs during 2017-2019, considering temporal as well as spatial variations, and different canine population. A total of 11,009 sera were analyzed: 7568 and 3441 sera were tested to detect antibodies to E. canis and to R. conorii, respectively, by immunofluorescence assay. The rainfall average in the sampling sites during the three-year period was also considered. Statistical analyses were performed using chi-square tests for associat

SUBMITTER: Migliore S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7767218 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature