Seropositivity to canine tick-borne pathogens in a population of sick dogs in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) associated to ticks are among the most important health issues affecting dogs. In Italy, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma spp., Rickettsia conorii and Borrelia burgdorferi (s.l.) have been studied in both healthy canine populations and those clinically ill with suspected CVBDs. However, little information is currently available on the overall prevalence and distribution of these pathogens in the country. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and distribution of tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) in clinically suspect dogs from three Italian macro areas during a 15-year period (2006-2020).

Methods

A large dataset (n = 21,992) of serological test results for selected TBPs in three macro areas in Italy was analysed using a Chi-squ

SUBMITTER: Mendoza-Roldan JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8171035 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature