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Comparison of canine vector-borne diseases in rural dogs based on the prevention status

  • Yi, Seung-Won (Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Eunju (Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Oh, Sang-Ik (Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Oh, Seok Il (Jindo County Office) ;
  • Kim, Jong Seok (Jindo County Office) ;
  • Ha, Ji-Hong (Korean Sapsaree Foundation) ;
  • Lee, Bugeun (Korean Sapsaree Foundation) ;
  • Yoo, Jae Gyu (Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Do, Yoon Jung (Division of Animal Diseases & Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration)
  • Received : 2019.08.21
  • Accepted : 2019.09.20
  • Published : 2019.09.30
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Abstract

Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are transmitted by different groups of hematophagous arthropod vectors that are distributed worldwide and can cause significant health problems for dogs. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the prevalence of selected CVBD pathogens in rural outdoor dogs based on prevention status. Between June 2017 and February 2019, blood samples were collected from 343 clinically healthy rural dogs composing two different groups: systematically managed dogs (SMD; n=92) and personally managed dogs (PMD; n=251). Vaccination and preventive medications were applied strictly following the programmed schedule for the SMD group; in contrast, in the PMD group, they were applied only when requested by the dog owners. Serological and molecular assessments showed that significantly more dogs in the PMD group were infected with B. gibsoni (P<0.001) and D. immitis (P=0.001) than those in the SMD group. These findings suggest that the regular use of preventive medications and environmental controlling efforts contribute to reducing the prevalence of CVBD pathogen infections. In addition, dogs infected with certain kinds of CVBD pathogens could remain asymptomatic, suggesting that continuous monitoring and periodic preventive treatment should be conducted even for clinically healthy dogs.

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