• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제58권5호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2020

Toxoplasmosis is caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite; Toxoplasma gondii, which is one of the most important zoonotic parasite worldwide. In dogs, the sexual reproductive cycle of T. gondii is lacking, and the animals are not widely consumed as food, but they are vital in the mechanical transmission of the parasite. However, there is no present data on the exposure of stray dogs to T. gondii in Malaysia. The objective of this serological survey was to determine the prevalence of T. gondii antibodies (IgG) and associated factors in stray dogs in East and West Malaysia. Antibodies to T. gondii were determined in serum samples from 222 stray dogs from 6 different states in East and West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) using an Indirect ELISA. The seroprevalence for T. gondii was 23.4% (Confidence interval: CI 17.8-29.2%). Stray dogs from Selangor and Kuala Lumpur had the highest seroprevalence (32.4%; CI 13.2-45.5%) and lowest in those from Penang and Kedah (12.5%; CI 1.3-23.5%). Gender and breed were not associated with T. gondii seropositivity. However, adult dogs were more likely to be seropositive for T. gondii (OR=2.89; CI 1.1-7.7) compared with younger dogs. These results revealed that T. gondii is prevalent in stray dogs in the studied areas in Malaysia, and indicative of the level of environmental contamination of this parasite especially in urban areas.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2001

This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence rate for rabies antibody (PRRA) of dogs near the Pukhansan National Park and in some other districts in Seoul Metropolitan city. From April to July 2000, a total of 414 serum samples were taken from dogs for breeding (92), pet dogs (162), and unclaimed/stray dogs (162). Rabies virus antibodies were detected by neutralizing peroxidase-linked assay (NPLA). Of 414 sera tested, 145 (35%) were positive to rabies virus antibody. PRRA in Pukhansan National Park area and in the other districts of Seoul city were 34.8% and 35.4%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the prevalence rate between these two districts. PRRA in pet dogs, unclaimed/stray dogs, and dogs for breeding were 39.5%, 35%, and 27.2% respectively. PRRA in dogs from residential areas, apartments, animal hospitals, and farms were 32.5%, 60%, 35.3%, and 26.7% respectively. Especially, the dogs reared in apartments had a significantly higher seroprevalence (60%) than those in residential or farm areas. PRRA in less than 1 year, 1~<2 years, 2~<3 years, and over 3 years old dogs were 14.7%, 40.4%, 38.4%, and 53% respectively, and overall 35% in the dog population. In addition, we found that dogs less than 1 year of age had lower antibody prevalence than those over 1 year of age. It was concluded that enhancement of vaccination is important in the prevention of the rabies, and that rabies vaccines should not be less supplied than the population of the dog.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.388-400
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• 2022

본 연구는 반려동물을 돌보는 반려인 11인의 질적 인터뷰를 통해 반려동물 돌봄과 관련한 인터넷 소비 현상을 분석했다. 본 연구에서는 그동안 전혀 다루지 않았던 길고양이 돌보미를 인터뷰 대상인, 반려동물 소비자로 포함했다. 인터넷 소비는 개와 고양이의 종 차에 따라 다르게 나타났다. 개의 반려인들은 고양이에게는 필요하지 않은, 목욕제품, 미용기구, 옷, 하네스, 유모차 등을 많이 구입했다. 그동안 펫 푸어(pet-poor) 현상은 자신에게 소비할 돈을 절약하여 반려동물을 위해 소비하는 행동을 보이는 젊은 소비자들에게 많이 나타난다고 알려졌다. 그러나 이번 연구에서 펫 푸어 현상은 중장년, 노년층에서도 나타났으며 이들은 경제적으로 넉넉하지 않아도 반려견을 위해 값비싼 옷, 하네스 등을 구매하는 것으로 드러났다. 또한 중장년 여성의 길고양이 돌봄이도 펫 푸어로의 전락 가능성을 경계하고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 반려동물용품의 인터넷 소비는 젠더 차이를 보인다고 할 수 없었다. 대체로 가족을 위해 생필품 구매를 주로 해 오던 여성이 반려동물용품도 온라인으로 구매했고, 부인이 인터넷 사용에 서툰 경우에는 남편이 대신 온라인으로 반려동물용품을 구매했다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2017

The present study was performed to record new definitive hosts of Isthmiophora hortensis, and to describe morphological characteristics derived from a variety of worm samples for clarification of its taxonomic validity. Morphological characteristics with dimensions were observed in worm samples (n=21) from naturally infected wild animals, including a raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides from Gimhae-si (City), Gyeongsangnam-do, stray cats and a striped field mouse from several localities, and a wild boar Sus scrofa, from Gurye-gun (County), Jeollanam-do. In addition, adult flukes (n=45) recovered in albino rats experimentally infected with the metacercariae from a freshwater fish species were also subjected to morphological studies. The mean ratios of the body length (BL) to body width (BW) were 5.86 and 5.76 in worms from wild animals and experimental rats, respectively. Those of the ventral sucker to oral sucker were 2.92 and 3.01 in worms from 2 groups. The mean percentages of the hindbody length (HBL) to BL were 42.1 and 41.2 in 2 groups. Those of uterine fields to BL were 9.8 and 12.2 in the 2 worm groups. By the present study, the 2 species of wild animals, the raccoon dog and wild boar, have been added as new definitive hosts for I. hortensis. The morphological characteristics of adult flukes derived from a variety of host source were redescribed to support the taxonomic validity of this echinostome species.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.709-718
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• 2021

본 논문에서 유기동물 발생 통계를 통해 유기견이 매년 증가함을 알 수있다. 유기견의 발생 건수를 줄이는 것을 목표로 ESP32 모듈과 GPS센서를 이용해 실시간 위치추적 시스템을 기반으로 스마트 애완견 어깨줄을 구현하였다. 블루투스 모듈이 내장된 ESP32모듈로 각종센서를 이용해 MCU로 입력시켜 최종적으로 스마트폰 어플로 출력하여, 내장 블루투스 모듈을 통해 통신한다. 추가적으로 네오픽셀을 이용해 야간에 취약한 점을 LED 발광을 통해 보완하고, 경고거리를 설정해 자동으로 LED 점멸효과와 MP3모듈을 통한 음악재생 시스템을 설계한다. 또한 자이로센서를 통해 활동량 측정해 애완견의 헬스케어에도 도움을 줄 수 있는 스마트 애완견 어깨줄을 설계하였다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.477-481
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• 2015

Giardia is a major public health concern and considered as reemerging in industrialized countries. The present study investigated the prevalence of giardiosis in 202 sheltered dogs using PCR. The infection rate was 33.2% (67/202); Gyeongsangbuk-do and Daejeon showed 25.7% (39/152, P<0.0001) and 56% (28/50), respectively. The prevalence of infected female dogs (46.7%, P<0.001) was higher than in male dogs (21.8%). A higher prevalence (43.5%, P<0.0001) was observed in mixed breed dogs than purebred (14.1%). Although most of the fecal samples collected were from dogs of ${\geq}1$ year of age which showed only 27.4% positive rate, 61.8% (P<0.001) of the total samples collected from young animals (<1 year of age) were positive for G. intestinalis. A significantly higher prevalence in symptomatic dogs (60.8%, P<0.0001) was observed than in asymptomatic dogs (23.8%). Furthermore, the analysis of nucleotide sequences of the samples revealed that G. intestinalis Assemblages A and C were found in the feces of dogs from Gyeongsangbuk-do and Daejeon. Since G. intestinalis Assemblage A has been known to infect humans, our results suggest that dogs can act as an important reservoir of giardiosis in Korea. Hence, hygienic management should be given to prevent possible transmission to humans.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.39-48
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• 2014

The prevalence of thermophilic Campylobacter (C.) spp. in stray, breeding, and household dogs was 25.2, 12.0, and 8.8%, respectively. C. jejuni and C. upsaliensis were the predominant Campylobacter spp. from household dogs. cdtA, cdtB, and cdtC were detected by PCR in all isolates. Despite the high cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) gene prevalence, only 26 (31%) C. jejuni strains and one (15.3%) C. coli strain showed evidence of CDT production in HEp-2 cell cytotoxicity assays. Virulence-associated genes detected in the C. jejuni and C. coli isolates were cadF, dnaJ, flaA, racR, ciaB, iamA, pldA, virB11, ceuE, and docC. cadF, dnaJ, flaA, and ceuE were found in all C. jejuni and C. coli isolates. When detecting Guillain-Barr$\acute{e}$ syndrome-associated genes (galE, cgtB, and wlaN), galE was identified in all isolates. However, cgtB and wlaN were more prevalent in C. jejuni isolates from humans than those from dogs. Adherence and invasion abilities of the C. jejuni and C. coli strains were tested in INT-407 cells. A considerable correlation (adjusted $R^2$= 0.678) existed between adherence and invasion activities of the Campylobacter spp. isolates.