Investigation of Canine Distemper Virus Infection in Dogs in the Antalya Province

Authors : Yusuf SAYIN, Nural EROL

Pages : 45-51

Doi:10.53913/aduveterinary.1000408

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Publication Date : 2021-12-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Canine distemper virus is one of the most prevalent infectious agents causing severe clinical symptoms among canids. Communal life-habitat for example clinics, dog-shelters, or rural areas is critical in terms of the transmission dynamics of CDV. In this study, blood samples from 92 dogs, aged 2 to 12 months, that were brought to the Rehabilitation Center and private veterinary clinics in Antalya with various internal medical problems were examined for Canine Distemper Virus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CDV); infection. Samples were tested using commercial immunochromatographic rapid test for detection of CDV-antigens and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ELISA); for detection of CDV-specific IgG and IgM antibodies. The most common clinical findings in the 92 dogs sampled were mucopurulent discharge in the eye insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(45.65%);, nasal hyperkeratosis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(35.87%);, nasal mucopurulent discharge insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(25%);, cough insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(13.04%);, diarrhea insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8.70%);, and fatigue insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6.52%);. It was observed that clinical findings were more intense in the early reconvalescent period. 5.43% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(5/92); of the samples examined by immunochromatographic rapid test were positive. The positivity rates of IgG and IgM antibodies by ELISA were 19.56% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(18/92); and 94.56% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(87/92);, respectively. Of the 92 dogs tested by ELISA for detection of IgG and IgM antibodies, 91 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(98.91%); were positive for one or both IgG or IgM antibodies, and 1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1.09%); was negative for both antibodies. In conclusion, it was determined that CDV infection is actively circulating in the Antalya province and poses a risk for unvaccinated dogs in the region.
Keywords : Antibody, Antigen, Canine distemper virus, ELISA