Search dogs vaccinated against visceral Leishmaniasis in the city of Mossoró-RN

Abstract

The use of licensed vaccine against canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is widespread throughout Brazil as an important issue of prevention of disease in large urban centers. The objective of this study was realized an epidemiological survey of dogs immunized against Leishmaniose Visceral in Mossoró-RN, during the years 2009 and 2010. The study included four veterinary clinics (57%), the data were categorized into standardized forms for each specific year and individualized. The records contained information about: the year of vaccination, the animal's age, race, sex and neighborhood where the animal lived. The data was grouped into spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel and then analyzed. In 2009 and 2010 were vaccinated 214 animals and 228 respectively, totaling 442 animals of the canine species. Females and animals adults were showed as the most number in this study, with 226 (51%) and 277 (67%) respectively. The Poodle breed had a greater number of vaccinees, 131 (28%) animals. The neighborhood of Nova Betânia stood out with the highest number of vaccinated, and 168 (37%) dogs were immunized. The number of vaccinated animals can be considered small to compared with the existing canine population in the city of Mossoró, RN. However, It shows a new way forward in controlling this important zoonotic disease in urban centers.