Title of article
Infection of dogs with Babesia canis in Gwagwalada area of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Author/Authors
Jegede, OC University of Abuja - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Nigeria , Obeta, SS University of Abuja - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Nigeria , Faisal, B University of Abuja - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Nigeria
From page
37
To page
41
Abstract
Epidemiological investigation was carried out to determine the prevalence of infection with Babesia canis in dogs in Gwagwalada metropolis of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria, from November 2013 to January 2014. Blood samples were collected from 101 dogs and examined for the parasite. Data obtained were analyzed to determine the prevalence of Babesia canis and the correlation of infection with age, sex, breed, types of management and presence or absence of tick infestation on the animal. Dogs screened were those from randomly selected house holds within the area. Overall results show an infection rate of 9/101 (8.9%). The prevalence was higher (P 0.05) among adults than puppies and also higher (P 0.05) among dogs with tick infestation than those without.
Keywords
Babesia , Canine , Epidemiology , Gwagwalada , Prevalence
Journal title
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Record number
2550638
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