TY  - JOUR
T1  - Seroprevalence of <I>Neospora caninum</I> in Stray Dogs of Tabriz, Iran
AU - Yagoob, Garedaghi 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 11
IS  - 6
SP  - 723
EP  - 726
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2012.723.726
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.723.726
KW  - Seroprevalence
KW  -Neospora caninum
KW  -dogs
KW  -infection
KW  -Tabriz
KW  -Iran
AB  - 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.
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