Detection of Bartonella henselae antibodies from cats in Santiago city
Bartonella henselae is a potentially zoonotic bacterium, capable of producing cat-scratch disease in humans. Bartonella henselae is found worldwide. However, seroprevalence varies throughout different countries around the world, and in some cases even within different regions of a single country. This study aimed to detect serum antibodies to B.hensalae among 80 cats in Santiago using indirect immunofluorescence assay technique, and to examine epidemiological factors potentially associated with B.hensalae detection. 70% of cats were seropositive for B.henselae antibody. Characteristics such as age, gender, contact with other cats, Feline Leukemia Virus infection, total number of cats per household and regular veterinary checkups showed no influence on seropositivity (p < 0,05).
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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Universidad de Chile. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias
2009
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| Online Access: | https://avancesveterinaria.uchile.cl/index.php/ACV/article/view/18265 |
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