Factors associated with Brucella canis seropositivity in kennels of two regions of Antioquia, Colombia

The objectives of this study were to determine Brucella canis seroprevalence in dogs and in humans living near kennels and to explore risk factors associated with seropositivity. Twenty kennels were included in a serological survey with RSAT-2ME, and samples were collected from 428 dogs and 91 human...

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2013-10, Vol.29 (10), p.1955-1973
Main Authors: Castrillón-Salazar, Laura, Giraldo-Echeverri, Carlos Andrés, Sánchez-Jiménez, Miryan Margot, Olivera-Angel, Martha
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Agglutination Tests
Animals
Brucella canis - immunology
Brucellosis - blood
Brucellosis - epidemiology
Brucellosis - veterinary
Colombia - epidemiology
Dog Diseases - blood
Dog Diseases - epidemiology
Dogs
Humans
Hygiene
Logistic Models
Public Health - statistics & numerical data
Risk Factors
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Zoonoses - blood
Zoonoses - epidemiology
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Summary:The objectives of this study were to determine Brucella canis seroprevalence in dogs and in humans living near kennels and to explore risk factors associated with seropositivity. Twenty kennels were included in a serological survey with RSAT-2ME, and samples were collected from 428 dogs and 91 humans. An interview was applied to determine risk factors, and the data were analyzed using logistic regression. Seroprevalence was 15% in dogs and 9% in humans. Factors associated with current canine seropositivity were: history of canine seropositivity, non-culling of seropositive dogs, history of abortion, poor hygiene and personal protection during reproductive service, and unsafe procedures during care for abortions. Protective factors included: rural location of kennels, ease of cleaning kennels, pre-mating RSAT-2ME, and safe procedures during care for delivery. Factors associated with seropositive status in humans were: kennels located in Valle de Aburrá and urban location.
ISSN:1678-4464