Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico
The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence to Ehrlichia spp. in dogs from Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and the associated factors. Serum samples were obtained from 118 dogs and used in an indirect immunofluorescent assay test for the detection of antibodies against Ehrlichia sp...
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| author | Pedro Pablo Martínez-Vega Manuel Emilio Bolio-Gonzalez Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Eduardo Gutierrez-Blanco Carlos Pérez-Osorio Sandra Luz Villegas-Perez Carlos Humberto Sauri-Arceo |
| author_facet | Pedro Pablo Martínez-Vega Manuel Emilio Bolio-Gonzalez Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Eduardo Gutierrez-Blanco Carlos Pérez-Osorio Sandra Luz Villegas-Perez Carlos Humberto Sauri-Arceo |
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| description | The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence to Ehrlichia spp. in dogs from Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and the associated factors. Serum samples were obtained from 118 dogs and used in an indirect immunofluorescent assay test for the detection of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. A questionnaire was used to obtain information about possible variables associated with seroprevalence. These variables were analyzed through Chi2 test and logistic regression. Dog seroprevalence of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. was 64% (75/118). Fifty-two percent (61/118) of dogs had tick infestation which was identified as Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato. Anemia was observed in 36% of dogs. Leucopenia (2.5%), thrombocytopenia (70%), and hemorrhage (14%) were also observed. Thirty-one percent (23/75) of dogs with anemia, 4% (3/75) of dogs with leucopenia, 80% (60/75) of dogs with thrombocytopenia, 17% (13/75) of dogs with hemorrhages, and 59% (44/75) of dogs with ticks were positive for Ehrlichia spp. antibodies. The factors associated with seroprevalence were age (1–3 and >3 years old, OR = 7.77 and OR = 15.39, resp.), tick infestation (OR = 3.13), and thrombocytopenia (OR = 3.36). In conclusion, seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. was high in the community of Xcalak and its associated factors were age, tick infestation, and thrombocytopenia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aa9f70ddb19e4cb7a167924191b48e112025-02-03T05:51:30ZengWileyJournal of Tropical Medicine1687-96861687-96942016-01-01201610.1155/2016/41094674109467Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, MexicoPedro Pablo Martínez-Vega0Manuel Emilio Bolio-Gonzalez1Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas2Eduardo Gutierrez-Blanco3Carlos Pérez-Osorio4Sandra Luz Villegas-Perez5Carlos Humberto Sauri-Arceo6Laboratorio de Parasitología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi” Unidad Inalámbrica, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 96 S/N Cruzamientos Av. Jacinto Canek y Calle 47, 97225 Merida, YUC, MexicoDepartamento de Salud Animal y Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Km. 15.5 Carr. Mérida-Xmatkuil, AP 4-116 Itzimná, Mérida, YUC, MexicoDepartamento de Salud Animal y Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Km. 15.5 Carr. Mérida-Xmatkuil, AP 4-116 Itzimná, Mérida, YUC, MexicoDepartamento de Salud Animal y Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Km. 15.5 Carr. Mérida-Xmatkuil, AP 4-116 Itzimná, Mérida, YUC, MexicoUnidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzáes No. 498, 97000 Mérida, YUC, MexicoDepartamento de Salud Animal y Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Km. 15.5 Carr. Mérida-Xmatkuil, AP 4-116 Itzimná, Mérida, YUC, MexicoDepartamento de Salud Animal y Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Km. 15.5 Carr. Mérida-Xmatkuil, AP 4-116 Itzimná, Mérida, YUC, MexicoThe objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence to Ehrlichia spp. in dogs from Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and the associated factors. Serum samples were obtained from 118 dogs and used in an indirect immunofluorescent assay test for the detection of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. A questionnaire was used to obtain information about possible variables associated with seroprevalence. These variables were analyzed through Chi2 test and logistic regression. Dog seroprevalence of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. was 64% (75/118). Fifty-two percent (61/118) of dogs had tick infestation which was identified as Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato. Anemia was observed in 36% of dogs. Leucopenia (2.5%), thrombocytopenia (70%), and hemorrhage (14%) were also observed. Thirty-one percent (23/75) of dogs with anemia, 4% (3/75) of dogs with leucopenia, 80% (60/75) of dogs with thrombocytopenia, 17% (13/75) of dogs with hemorrhages, and 59% (44/75) of dogs with ticks were positive for Ehrlichia spp. antibodies. The factors associated with seroprevalence were age (1–3 and >3 years old, OR = 7.77 and OR = 15.39, resp.), tick infestation (OR = 3.13), and thrombocytopenia (OR = 3.36). In conclusion, seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. was high in the community of Xcalak and its associated factors were age, tick infestation, and thrombocytopenia.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4109467 |
| spellingShingle | Pedro Pablo Martínez-Vega Manuel Emilio Bolio-Gonzalez Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Eduardo Gutierrez-Blanco Carlos Pérez-Osorio Sandra Luz Villegas-Perez Carlos Humberto Sauri-Arceo Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico Journal of Tropical Medicine |
| title | Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| title_full | Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| title_short | Associated Factors to Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| title_sort | associated factors to seroprevalence of ehrlichia spp in dogs of quintana roo mexico |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4109467 |
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