Investigation of the prevalence of Babesia canis in dogs in the center of Antalya province

Mahmut KESKİN; Kenan SEZER

doi:https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.802265

Article Details

Investigation of the prevalence of Babesia canis in dogs in the center of Antalya province

Authors:

Mahmut KESKİN | Kenan SEZER

Publisher:

The Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons, Istanbul

Main Topics:

Animal husbandry

Journal:

Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences 2020 Vol.4 Issue 3, pp.145-149

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000485214

Frequency:

Tri-annual

eISSN:

2602-3490

pISSN:

2602-3490

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.802265

Abstract:

 

This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of Babesia canis in Antalya province For this purpose, the blood samples were taken from 200 dogs in the Antalya city center, the examples were studied by the immune fluorescence antibody test (IFAT). In the study fluo Babesia canis (Biopronix/Italy) test kit was used, 1/32 and higher titers were considered positive.  The 37 out of 200 serum samples (18.5%) were found positive for Babesia canis as results of IFA test. As a result; Babesia canis positivity by serological method in dogs in Antalya, which gives an idea about the prevalence of the disease in this province, it would be useful to continue similar studies, using the specific identification method in the wider population.

Article Details

Investigation of the prevalence of Babesia canis in dogs in the center of Antalya province

Authors: Mahmut KESKİN | Kenan SEZER

Publisher: The Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons, Istanbul

Main Topics: Animal husbandry

Journal: Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences 2020 Vol.4 Issue 3, pp.145-149

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000485214

Frequency: Tri-annual

eISSN: 2602-3490

pISSN: 2602-3490

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.802265

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Authors:

Mahmut KESKİN | Kenan SEZER

Publisher:

The Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons, Istanbul

Main Topics:

Animal husbandry

Journal:

Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences 2020 Vol.4 Issue 3, pp.145-149

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000485214

Frequency:

Tri-annual

eISSN:

2602-3490

pISSN:

2602-3490

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.802265