@article{MAKHILLJAVA20121163275,
    title = {Seroprevalence of <I>Neospora caninum</I> in Stray Dogs of Tabriz, Iran},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {11},
    number = {6},
    pages = {723-726},
    year = {2012},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2012.723.726},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2012.723.726},
    author = {Garedaghi},
    keywords = {Seroprevalence,Neospora caninum,dogs,infection,Tabriz,Iran},
    abstract = {To investigate anti-<I>Neospora caninum</I> antibodies in stray dogs living in Tabriz city, 100 blood samples were collected. Serum samples were screened for detection of anti-<I>N. caninum</I> IgG antibodies using Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test (IFAT; &ge;50). Antibodies were seen in 31 (31%) of 100 dogs. The IFAT antibody titers were as follows: 1:50 in 11 dogs, 1:100 in 10 dogs, 1:200 in 6 dogs, 1:400 in 1 dog, 1:800 in 2 dogs and 1:1,600 in 1 dog. There were no significant differences in seroprevalence of Neospora infection between different genders (p&gt;0.05). The seropositive results were increased with age and the differences were statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). The results confirm the presence and exposure of stray dogs to <I>N. caninum</I> in Tabriz city and the importance of this protozoan as a cause of disease in dogs of the region.}
    }