Seroprevalence of antibodies against Brucella canis in dogs of the Pucusana district, Lima, Peru

Authors

  • Magali Zavala C. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Siever Morales C. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i2.11648

Keywords:

canine brucellosis, Brucella canis, seroprevalence

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of antibodies against Brucella canis in dogs of the district of Pucusana, Lima, Peru. Blood samples from 202 dogs older than 6 months of age were collected, regardless of breed, sex or reproductive history. The sera was analysed by the technique of agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID). The results showed 21.3 ± 2.9% (43/202) of dogs seropositive for antibodies against B. canis. The variables sex, breed, occurrence of abortion and street presence were evaluated resulting significant association between seropositivity to B. canis and sex (p<0.05).

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Published

2016-06-15

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How to Cite

Zavala C., M., & Morales C., S. (2016). Seroprevalence of antibodies against Brucella canis in dogs of the Pucusana district, Lima, Peru. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 27(2), 370-374. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i2.11648