Serological and parasitological survey of canine dirofilaria immitis infection in maiduguri, borno state, northeastern Nigeria
Joint Authors
Konto, Muhammad
Ezema, Kingsley U.
Bukar, Yachilla M.
Malgwi, Samsun A.
Source
Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 62, Issue 2 (31 Jul. 2019), pp.11-15, 5 p.
Publisher
Alexandria University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2019-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Heartworm disease is of considerable economic importance affecting canine populations around the world which has zoonotic implications.
This study was carried out to survey the presence of Dirofilaria immitis using parasitological (Buffy coat, wet mount, modified Knott’s test) and serological (ELISA) technique.
A total of 250 blood samples were collected from dogs in the study area.
A total of 12(4.8%) of dogs were positive for the infection in the study area, 8(3.2%) of males were positive while 4(1.6%) of females were positive.
According to age, 2(0.8%) of young were positive while 10(4.0%) of adults were also positive of the infection.
However there was no significant difference (P>0.05) between the age and sex of the dogs infected.
This study revealed the presence of D.
immitis infection in the study area with ELISA being the most sensitive technique in the diagnosis of the infection based on the techniques employed in the study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ezema, Kingsley U.& Bukar, Yachilla M.& Konto, Muhammad& Malgwi, Samsun A.. 2019. Serological and parasitological survey of canine dirofilaria immitis infection in maiduguri, borno state, northeastern Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 62, no. 2, pp.11-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341400
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ezema, Kingsley U.…[et al.]. Serological and parasitological survey of canine dirofilaria immitis infection in maiduguri, borno state, northeastern Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 62, no. 2 (Jul. 2019), pp.11-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341400
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ezema, Kingsley U.& Bukar, Yachilla M.& Konto, Muhammad& Malgwi, Samsun A.. Serological and parasitological survey of canine dirofilaria immitis infection in maiduguri, borno state, northeastern Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2019. Vol. 62, no. 2, pp.11-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341400
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 14-15
Record ID
BIM-1341400