CASE-CONTROL STUDY OF RISK FACTORS FOR CANINE LEPTOSPIROSIS IN LIMA

Authors

  • Carlos Huerta M. Clínica de Animales Menores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Vicente Chilón C. Clínica de Animales Menores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Diego Díaz C. Clínica de Animales Menores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v24i1.1674

Keywords:

leptospirosis, canine, risk factors, case-control

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to describe potential risk factors for canine leptospirosis infections in patients of the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary School, San Marcos University, Lima, through a case-control study. Data from clinical records and serological test results from 2002 to 2007 were reviewed. Forty four cases and 394 controls were enrolled into the study. Collected data included sex, size, age, season of the year, and origin, and were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression. Risk factors related to the disease were: sex (male has double risk), size (bigger dogs have two times more risk) and age (risk increased with age).

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Published

2013-03-18

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2013 Carlos Huerta M., Vicente Chilón C., Diego Díaz C.

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How to Cite

Huerta M., C., Chilón C., V., & Díaz C., D. (2013). CASE-CONTROL STUDY OF RISK FACTORS FOR CANINE LEPTOSPIROSIS IN LIMA. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 24(1), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v24i1.1674