Epidemiological study of prevalence of canine monocytic erliquiosis in the city of Barreiras – Bahia

Abstract

Considered a health problem because it is a zoonosis and of great importance in the medical clinical routine of small animals, Canine Monocytic Erlichiosis can cause fever and diarrhea, in addition to disorders in the neurological and renal system. Thus, in view of the clinical relevance of the pathology, the objective was to identify the number of cases that occurrend in the city of Barreiras Western Bahia, during the period from January to December 2018, relating them to climatic conditions presente in certain intervals, breeds in which the incidence of cases was manifested in a more prominent way, in addition to the sex and age of the affected dogs, thus establishing diferente causes. It was found from na epidemiological study, more than 140 diagnoses, with superior involvement during the rainy season off emales, without defined race, between 1 to 5 years of age. It is essential to pay attention to prophylaxis, in order to reduce the number of cases and intensify animal welfare.