Detecção molecular de Babesia vogeli em cães do município de Cuiabá, estado de Mato Grosso

• Autor(a) principal: Freitas, André Luís Santos de
• Data de Publicação: 2017
• Outros Autores: Silva, Glaucenyra Cecília Pinheiro da
• Tipo de documento: Trabalho de conclusão de curso
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Biblioteca Digital de Monografias da UFMT
• Texto Completo: http://bdm.ufmt.br/handle/1/1106
• topic: CNPQ::CIENCIAS AGRARIAS::MEDICINA VETERINARIA; Piroplasmose; PCR; Carrapato; Piroplasmosis; PCR; Tick

The present study evaluated the presence of DNA for Babesia vogeli in blood samples from 510 dogs from the city of Cuiabá, through the Polymerase Chain Reaction, for the 18S rRNA gene. There were 47 (9.21%) positive animals for B. vogeli, 13 females, 25 males and 9 did not present this data. Regarding the breed of these dogs, the highest frequency was observed in non-breed dogs, followed by Rottweiler and Dachshund. As for age, 25.5% of these dogs had up to 12 months. Variables related to the environment showed that among the positive ones, 59.5% had contact with other animals, 38.3% had access to the street and 65.9% received a mixed diet. The result of this study indicates a considerable prevalence, considering the study population, besides confirming the species of Babesia present in the region. Vector control measures are important in order to avoid the spread of the agent.