Veterinary Research
ISSN: Online 1994-4659ISSN: Print 1993-5412
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis antigen, Ehrlichia canis and Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies using an Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) (Snap_3Dx test; IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, Maine, USA). This study was performed on total of 50 mixed-breed dogs (25 female and 25 male). Each dog was examined clinically, microscopic examination of stained smear. Dirofilaria immitis antigen infection was found in a dog (2%) and E. canis antibodies were present in 31 dogs (62%). None of the tested dogs (50) was positive for B. burgdorferi antibodies.
How to cite this article:
H. Icen, M. Sevgili, D.N. Ipek and M.G. Altas. Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi Infection in Stray Dogs from Sanliurfa in Turkey.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/vr.2013.48.53
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5412/vr.2013.48.53