Abstract

CUSICANQUI S, Juan  and  ZUNIGA F, Renato. Serological frequency of Ehrlichia canis in canines suspected of ehrlichiosis in the northern districts of Lima, Peru. Rev. investig. vet. Perú [online]. 2020, vol.31, n.3, e18164. ISSN 1609-9117.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v31i3.18164.

The study aimed to determine the serological frequency of Ehrlichia canis in canine patients in the northern area of Metropolitan Lima, Peru. Data was obtained from a clinical analysis laboratory, which receives samples from veterinary clinics of the area. Records with analyses against E. canis during the 2014-2016 period were taken, as well as those with blood count analysis. The samples were analysed with a commercial kit specific for E. canis. The serological frequency of E. canis and the association between the serological results with the variables sex, age and breed type were evaluated. A frequency of 59.4% (723/1216) of ehrlichiosis positive canines was found. A significant association of ehrlichiosis was found for patients older than 2 years and for crossbreds. In adult dogs, those positive for the disease have lower values of the red, white and platelet series compared to negative dogs.

Keywords : Ehrlichia canis; serology; immunochromatography; dogs.

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