مطالعه شيوع سرمي ليشمانيوز احشايي در سگ هاي ولگرد اطراف شهرستان مرند (آذربايجان شرقي) بروش ايمونوفلورسانس غيرمستقيم (IFAT) در سال 87-86 و اهميت بهداشتي آن

Study on Seroprevalence of Visceral Leishmaniasis in stray dogs of Marand (East Azerbaijan) with indirect immuno fluorescence antibody test (IFAT) and its health importance 2006-2007

This study was made to investigate the seroprevalence of zoonotic visceral Leishmaniasis (ZVL) among the stray dogs of Marand city and to find the possible relationship between the transmition of parasite from infected dogs to human beings. In this study 150 stray dogs for doing so to recognize seroprevalence of visceral Leishmaniasis with indirect immuno fluorescence antibody test (IFAT) blood sampling was made. The sera were conjugated with anti-leishmania infantom IgG antibodies and was examined with fluorescent microscope. All the investigated dogs were reported to be seronegative, from the point of view of infection to visceral Leishmaniasis. In spite of that fact that four dogs were 1:64 regarding antibody titer but taking into account the cut off degree all of the dogs were negative. In this study the antibody titer in male dogs were more than those of female dogs, however, it was not statistically significant (P<0.05). Considering the different animal reservoirs and various geographical animal conditions in this area and regarding the zooonotic parasite controlling the animal reservoirs, seems unavoidable and fight against the vector mosquito and controlling plans are necessary. VetJ.ofIslamic.Azad. Univ., GarmsarBranch. 4,2:69-72,2008.