Epidemiological Survey of Brucella canis Infection in
Different Breeds of Dogs in Fars Province, Iran
Mohammad Amin Behzadi and Asghar Mogheiseh1*
Professor Alborzi Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Shiraz
University of Medical Sciences, Namazi Hospital, 7193711351, Shiraz,
1Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary
Medicine, Shiraz University, 1731, Shiraz 71345, Iran.
*Corresponding author:
mogheiseh@yahoo.com
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Brucella canis
antibodies in different breeds, sexes and ages of dogs in southern of
Iran. A total of 113 (n=113) whole blood
samples were taken from different breeds based on exotic or native sources. The
samples were examined with immunochromatography assay for detection of B.
canis antibodies. Twelve dogs were serologically positive (10.62%). There
was significant differences in ratio of infected dogs between breeds (exotic or
native), ages (less, equal or more than 2 years old) and the history of
vaccination (against rabies, leptospirosis, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2,
canine distemper, parainfluenza)
(P<0.001). However, the results were not significant statistically, among both
sexes (P=0.058) and the history of clinical signs (P=0.456) in seropositive
dogs. Based on this study and the other investigation in companion dogs from
southwest of Iran, it seems
that the mixed and spray (native) breeds are not infected with B. canis,
yet. Conversely, the exotic breeds would be the source of bacterium in Iran. Therefore,
preventive and controlling measures are strongly recommended.