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Seasonal distribution and environmental parameters associated with Brugia pahangi and Dirofilaria immitis in naturally infected dogs in Bangkok and vicinity, Thailand by Jitsamai, Wanarit (author);Piromkij, Pimsiri (author);Kamkong, Patchana (author);Chungpivat, Sudchit (author);Taweethavonsawat, Piyanan (author) is a Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Abstract Dirofilaria immitis and Brugia pahangi are vector-borne parasites found in dogs and cats, including Thailand. In order to evaluate the effects of season and environmental parameters on the prevalence of these parasites, this retrospective study was conducted in 2019. A total of 79,506 canine blood samples were examined. B. pahangi was found in 0.55% of samples (438/79,506; 95% CI 0.50–0.61) while D. immitis was detected in 0.43% (345/79,506; 95% CI 0.39–0.48). One-way ANOVA found no effect of seasonal conditions on prevalence. For B. pahangi, the parameters rainfall, relative humidity and sunshine hours showed associations with p ≤ 0.20 and were included in multiple logistic regressions resulting in adjusted odds ratios of 0.53, 1.31 and 0.55, respectively. For D. immitis, only average temperature showed p ≤ 0.20, resulting in an odds ratio of 0.42. In conclusion, Thailand has environmental parameters that do not change very much during the year, so they might not affect the prevalence of two filarial nematodes. However, the threat of B. pahangi and D. immitis should not be ignored, especially in subtropical regions where their vectors are abundant. Both owners and vete
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- Author
- Jitsamai, Wanarit (author);Piromkij, Pimsiri (author);Kamkong, Patchana (author);Chungpivat, Sudchit (author);Taweethavonsawat, Piyanan (author)
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)