Exact confidence limits for prevalence of a disease with an imperfect diagnostic test

Reiczigel, J.; Földi, J.; Ózsvári, L.

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“…vogeli antibodies (7) and clinical disease (27) . A study evaluating the mode of infection revealed that dogs with only indoor access have a lower frequency (P<0.05) of infection by E. canis (17) , most likely due to the close interaction with their owners. Such close interaction generates a greater zeal for ectoparasite control, and therefore lower parasitism of the dogs by the tick vector (5) .…”

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HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND SEROPREVALENCE OF Ehrlichia canis AND Babesia vogeli IN DOGS

et al. 2017

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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-Ehrlichia canis and anti-Babesia vogeli IgG antibodies in dogs and correlate this prevalence with risk factors to evaluate the relation of serological status to hematological findings. Blood samples of dogs attended from September 2011 to March 2012 at the veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, were analyzed using an indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT). Of the total 160 dog serum samples, 23.7% (38 dogs; CI 95 17.7% -30.7%) were seropositive for E. canis, 40.0% (64 dogs; CI 95 40.0% -59.2%) for B. vogeli, and 5.6% (9 dogs) for both hemoparasites. None of the epidemiological variables showed a significant association (P>0.05) with seropositivity to E. canis and B. vogeli. Dogs seropositive for E. canis showed lower values for hematocrit (P<0.05). However, for the erythrogram, the platelet count, the leukogram and clinical signs, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed between dogs that were seropositive and seronegative for E. canis or for B. vogeli. Serological results suggest that infection with E. canis and B. vogeli is endemic in the canine population in question, with a prevalence of the subclinical phase (asymptomatic) in dogs that are seropositive for ehrlichiosis or babesiosis. Keywords: babesiosis; canine; ehrlichiosis; IFAT; laboratory findings. ResumoO objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência de anticorpos IgG anti-Ehrlichia canis e antiBabesia vogeli em cães e correlacionar com a prevalência e fatores de risco para avaliar a relação do estado sorológico com os achados hematológicos. Amostras de sangue de cães coletadas de setembro de 2011 a março de 2012, no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Lavras, Brasil, foram analisadas usando o teste de reação de imunofluorescência indireta (RIFI). Do total de amostras de soro de 160 cães, 23,7% (38 cães; IC95 17,7% -30,7%) foram soropositivos para E. canis, 40,0% (64 cães; IC95 40,0% -59,2%) para B. vogeli, e 5,6% (9 cães) para os dois hemoparasitas. Nenhuma das variáveis epidemiológicas mostrou associação significativa (P> 0,05) com a soropositividade para E. canis e B. vogeli. Cães soropositivos para E. canis mostraram valores médios mais baixos para hematócrito (P<0,05). No entanto, para o eritrograma, a contagem de plaquetas, o leucograma e os sinais clínicos, nenhuma diferença significativa (P> 0,05) foi observada entre cães soropositivos e soronegativos para E. canis ou para B. vogeli. Os resultados sorológicos deste estudo sugerem que a Cienc. anim. bras., Goiânia, v.18, 1-9, e-36095, 2017 2 FONSECA, J.P., et al.infecção por E. canis e B. vogeli é endêmica na população canina em questão, com uma prevalência da fase subclínica (assintomática) em cães soropositivos para erliquiose ou babesiose.

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HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND SEROPREVALENCE OF Ehrlichia canis AND Babesia vogeli IN DOGS

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“…Estimates of real frequencies were made based on the sensitivity and specificity values of the auramine technique (sensitivity = 92.1%; specificity = 100%), as previously described by Chalmers et al (2011). The data were calculated based on the method described by Reiczigel et al (2010), using the EpiTools epidemiological calculators (SERGEANT, 2017).…”

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Risk factors and infection due to Cryptosporidium spp. in dogs and cats in southern Rio Grande do Sul

Moreira

Baptista

Brasil

et al. 2018

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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This study investigated the frequency of oocysts of Cryptosporidium spp. in feces from dogs and cats in five municipalities in the southern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The risk factors associated with infection were also investigated. Feces samples from 110 dogs and 18 cats were stained using the auramine method. At the time of feces sampling, a questionnaire with semi-open-ended questions was applied to the animal guardians and all data obtained underwent statistical analysis. The real frequency of oocysts of Cryptosporidium spp. was 24.63% (27 dogs and two cats). Only four samples of dog feces were diarrheic and no presence of oocysts was observed in any of them. Variables that represented risk factors for infection were: homemade food, untreated water, circulation of animals on grassy terrain and living in the same environment as other animals (cattle). The results made it possible to inferring that within the population studied, the frequency of parasitism due to Cryptosporidium spp. in dogs was relevant and emphasize the asymptomatic nature of this infection. The adopting control measures are highlighted, particularly in relation to variables that represent risk factors for this infection.

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“…The observed prevalence (OP) was calculated as the number of positive samples/total number of samples. The true prevalence (TP) was estimated using the following formula (Reiczigel et al 2010 Seroprevalence was analysed using the chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests, and a P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The 95% confidence interval for the adjusted prevalence of each estimate was calculated using Blaker's method (Reiczigel et al 2010).…”

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Serological and molecular detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses reared in Korea

Lee¹,

Kim²,

Yun³

et al. 2015

Vet. Med. - Czech

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ABSTRACT:The objective of this study was to investigate the nationwide prevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses reared in Korea using a commercial ELISA kit and two different nested PCR (nPCR) analyses. Our analysis showed that 2.9% (true prevalence: 3.1%, 16/549) of the horses were seropositive by ELISA, and none were positive by the two nPCR analyses. Significant differences were observed in the ELISA results when the data were analysed according to breed and geographic region. In light of a recent case of human granulocytic anaplasmosis in Korea and the predicted increase in the number and distribution of ticks due to global warming, continuous monitoring and appropriate control programs for Anaplasma spp. and other tick-borne pathogens need to be established.

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Exact confidence limits for prevalence of a disease with an imperfect diagnostic test

Cited by 184 publications

References 24 publications

HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND SEROPREVALENCE OF Ehrlichia canis AND Babesia vogeli IN DOGS

HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND SEROPREVALENCE OF Ehrlichia canis AND Babesia vogeli IN DOGS

Risk factors and infection due to Cryptosporidium spp. in dogs and cats in southern Rio Grande do Sul

Serological and molecular detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses reared in Korea

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