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Prevalence survey of Ehrlichia canis in dogs (canis familiaris) in selected barangays of Indang, Cavite / by Rowena Flor Cainap.

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Cainap, Rowena Flor [author]

Contributor(s):

Lalusis, Anna dL [adviser]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Indang, Cavite : 2006. Cavite State University- Main Campus,Description: xv, 66 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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636.7 C12 2006

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College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VETMET)

Abstract: CAINAP, Rowena F., Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, April 2006. Prevalence Survey of Canine Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis) in Selected Barangays of Indang, Cavite. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. Adviser: Anna dL. Lalusis, DVM, MPH. A survey on the prevalence of Ehrlichia canis was conducted in selected barangays in Indang, Cavite. A total of 192 blood samples from dogs randomly selected were tested for Ehrlichia canis using ImmunoComb Canine Ehrlichia Antibody Test Kit. The result showed that 99 out of 192 blood samples were positive with 52% prevalence rate. Mahabangkahoy Cerca has the highest prevalence rate with 7.8% followed by Poblacion II and Calumpang Lejos with 6.7%, Bancod has 6.2%, Kayquit III has 5.7%. Both Agus-os and Tambo Malaki have 5.2%, Pulo has 4.6% and Guyam Munti with 3.1%. A prevalence ratio of 1.2 is noted between males and females in relation to sex as a risk factor for ehrlichiosis. Highest prevalence proportion of canine ehrlichiosis infection of 100% was obtained in 7-9 and 13-5 years old of age. Based on type of rearing, caged dogs had the highest proportion 63.0%, compared to outdoor dogs, 48.8% arid indoor dogs 52.3%. Prevalence proportion of canine ehrlichiosis infection of 51.8 was obtained in mixed breeds of dogs. An estimated 86.9 prevalence proportion was obtained in dogs fed with table food. Prevalence ratio of 1.3 is based on the presence and absence of tick wherein the animal has been exposed to infection. Anemia and thrombocytopenia were the most common hematologic abnormalities observed. Titer readings of the 99 dogs tested positive for Immunocomb® test kit were recorded. These are as follows a total of 87 dogs were found not having an antibody against Ehrlichia Canis (SO = negative), 48 seropositive dogs having a scale of 51 (<1:40), 17 seropositive dogs having a scale of S2 ( 1:40 ) and 12 seropositive dogs having a scale of S3 ( 1:80 ) titer. In this study, no seropositive dogs fell under comb scale S4, however five and 16 dogs were noted under combscale 55 ( 1:320 ) and S6 ( >1:640) respectively, and are considered to be at the clinical stage of the disease. However, since ImmunoComb® test kit is not manufactured locally, it is suggested that the repeatability and reliability of the test in the country be investigated.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Theses / Manuscripts	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Theses Section	Non-fiction	636.7 C12 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Link to resource	Room use only	T-3366		00006674

Thesis (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) Cavite State University

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College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VETMET)

CAINAP, Rowena F., Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, April 2006. Prevalence Survey of Canine Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis) in Selected Barangays of Indang, Cavite. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. Adviser: Anna dL. Lalusis, DVM, MPH.
A survey on the prevalence of Ehrlichia canis was conducted in selected barangays in Indang, Cavite. A total of 192 blood samples from dogs randomly selected were tested for Ehrlichia canis using ImmunoComb Canine Ehrlichia Antibody Test Kit. The result showed that 99 out of 192 blood samples were positive with 52% prevalence rate. Mahabangkahoy Cerca has the highest prevalence rate with 7.8% followed by Poblacion II and Calumpang Lejos with 6.7%, Bancod has 6.2%, Kayquit III has 5.7%. Both Agus-os and Tambo Malaki have 5.2%, Pulo has 4.6% and Guyam Munti with 3.1%. A prevalence ratio of 1.2 is noted between males and females in relation to sex as a risk factor for ehrlichiosis. Highest prevalence proportion of canine ehrlichiosis infection of 100% was obtained in 7-9 and 13-5 years old of age. Based on type of rearing, caged dogs had the highest proportion 63.0%, compared to outdoor dogs, 48.8% arid indoor dogs 52.3%. Prevalence proportion of canine ehrlichiosis infection of 51.8 was obtained in mixed breeds of dogs. An estimated 86.9 prevalence proportion was obtained in dogs fed with table food. Prevalence ratio of 1.3 is based on the presence and absence of tick wherein the animal has been exposed to infection. Anemia and thrombocytopenia were the most common hematologic abnormalities observed. Titer readings of the 99 dogs tested positive for Immunocomb® test kit were recorded. These are as follows a total of 87 dogs were found not having an antibody against Ehrlichia Canis (SO = negative), 48 seropositive dogs having a scale of 51 (<1:40), 17 seropositive dogs having a scale of S2 ( 1:40 ) and 12 seropositive dogs having a scale of S3 ( 1:80 ) titer. In this study, no seropositive dogs fell under comb scale S4, however five and 16 dogs were noted under combscale 55 ( 1:320 ) and S6 ( >1:640) respectively, and are considered to be at the clinical stage of the disease. However, since ImmunoComb® test kit is not manufactured locally, it is suggested that the repeatability and reliability of the test in the country be investigated.

Submitted to the University Library 05/10/2007 T-3366