Infection of dogs with &lt;i&gt;Babesia canis&lt;/i&gt; in Gwagwalada metropolis of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Jegede, O. C.; Obeta, S. S.; Faisal, Bahaa

doi:10.4314/sokjvs.v12i3.7

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“…Differences in climatic conditions as well as proper veterinary services, especially presence of Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Zaria may contribute to the lower prevalence in Zaria (Okubanjo et al, 2013). The result of the current investigation showed 16.39% prevalence of Babesia canis, higher than 8.9% prevalence reported by Jegede et al (2014), and 11.66% by Obeta et al (2009) in Abuja during the months of October to December, and 10.2% reported by Amuta et al (2010) in Makurdi. The difference in the prevalence may be due to geographical variations and season of the study, varying in tick availability.…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal and haemo-parasites in hunting dogs in Zaria, Nigeria

Ehimiyein¹,

Maishanu²,

Ehimiyein³

2018

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal and haemo-parasites in hunting dogs in Zaria, Nigeria

Ehimiyein¹,

Maishanu²,

Ehimiyein³

2018

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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“…Canine Babesia infection was first encountered in Nigeria, in 1962, and documented in the Veterinanary Department annual report, as a disease associated frequently with higher severity among imported dogs than the indigenous breeds Leeflang and Ilemobade (1977) . In the Federal Capital Territory, sketchy reports of the infection exit in Gwagwalada Area Council ( Obeta et al, 2009 ; Jegede et al, 2014 ). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of canine babesiosis in the six area councils of the FCT and unveil the associated risk factors.…”

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Prevalence of canine babesiosis and their risk factors among asymptomatic dogs in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Obeta

Ibrahim

Lawal

et al. 2020

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

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Babesia sp. are intracellular parasitic organisms that affects mainly the red blood cells of most mammals, causing the disease known as babesiosis, and transmitted by ticks. Babesisosis is potentially fatal and a major disease of dogs in Nigeria. Therefore, active and routine surveillance is recommended. In this study, the infection was investigated among apparently healthy domestic dogs in six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria with the aim of determining the prevalence of the infection and the associated risk factors. Blood samples were collected from dogs ( n = 480) at randomly selected households, from September 2015 to August 2016. Data regarding sampling location, sex, age, breed, use, presence or absence of ticks were recorded. Blood smears were prepared, stained with Geimsa stain, and examined under light microscope for Babesia sp. The results showed an overall prevalence of 10.8% Babesia canis infection. The prevalence among dogs examined in the six Area Councils were 6.3%, 12.5%, 10.0%, 12.5%, 11.3%, and 12.5 % for Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali Area Council, respectively. The prevalence was highest (12.5%) among dogs from Kwali, AMAC and Gwagwalada, and lowest 5 (6.3%) among dogs from Abaji. Of the infected dogs, 13.7% were females and 8.3%, males. Dogs between 12 < 36 months old had the highest (17.0%) prevalence of infection while those of >60 months of age had the lowest (4.5%). Based on breed, the infection was more prevalent among exotic dogs (12.9%) than cross breeds (9.4%). While none of pet dogs were positive for Babesia canis , prevalence of 11.1% and 11.3% were recorded for guard and hunting dogs, respectively. Tick infestation was recorded for 254 dogs of which 17.3% had Babesia canis while only 3.5% of 226 non-infested dogs were Babesia positive. Babesia infection during the rainy season was 14.6% while 3.5% of dogs were positive during dry season. The data on monthly prevalence showed that August and September had the highest (13.5%) prevalence while January and February had the lowest (2.0%). We conclude that the canine babesiosis in the FCT was significantly dependent on age, use of dogs, tick infestation, and season. Therefore, priorities should be given to these factors while instituting control measures against the infection.

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“…There is a long history of studying ticks and tick-borne diseases in Nigeria mainly due to their significant impact on peri-domestic animals, including herds and service dogs. Classic studies were conducted to determine the distribution of ticks and tick-borne pathogens across the country; they relied on the morphological identification of ectoparasites and detection of pathogens through examination of hemolymph smears and other laboratory staining techniques [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. The most recent studies included serological and molecular techniques [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 ].…”

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“…Several recent investigations focused on detection of various pathogens found in association with dogs and ticks collected on dogs [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 25 , 28 , 61 , 62 , 77 ]. Most of the studies except one were conducted in the central eastern region especially in the Plateau State [ 20 , 24 , 25 , 28 , 61 ]. Three species of ticks were predominantly collected, including Rh.…”

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Tick-, Flea-, and Louse-Borne Diseases of Public Health and Veterinary Significance in Nigeria

2018

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Mosquito-borne diseases are common high-impact diseases in tropical and subtropical areas. However, other non-mosquito vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) may share their geographic distribution, seasonality, and clinical manifestations, thereby contributing their share to the morbidity and mortality caused by febrile illnesses in these regions. The purpose of this work was to collect and review existing information and identify knowledge gaps about tick, flea-, and louse-borne diseases of veterinary and public health significance in Nigeria. Full-length articles about VBPs were reviewed and relevant information about the vectors, their hosts, geographic distribution, seasonality, and association(s) with human or veterinary diseases was extracted. Specific laboratory tools used for detection and identification of VBPs in Nigeria were also identified. A total of 62 original publications were examined. Substantial information about the prevalence and impacts of ticks and fleas on pet and service dogs (18 articles), and livestock animals (23 articles) were available; however, information about their association with and potential for causing human illnesses was largely absent despite the zoonotic nature of many of these peri-domestic veterinary diseases. Recent publications that employed molecular methods of detection demonstrated the occurrence of several classic (Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia africae, Bartonella sp.) and emerging human pathogens (R. aeschlimannii, Neoehrlichia mikurensis) in ticks and fleas. However, information about other pathogens often found in association with ticks (R. conorii) and fleas (R. typhi, R. felis) across the African continent was lacking. Records of louse-borne epidemic typhus in Nigeria date to 1947; however, its current status is not known. This review provides an essential baseline summary of the current knowledge in Nigeria of non-mosquito VBPs, and should stimulate improvements in the surveillance of the veterinary and human diseases they cause in Nigeria. Due to increasing recognition of these diseases in other African countries, veterinary and public health professionals in Nigeria should expand the list of possible diseases considered in patients presenting with fever of unknown etiology.

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Infection of dogs with <i>Babesia canis</i> in Gwagwalada metropolis of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Cited by 14 publications

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal and haemo-parasites in hunting dogs in Zaria, Nigeria

Prevalence of gastrointestinal and haemo-parasites in hunting dogs in Zaria, Nigeria

Prevalence of canine babesiosis and their risk factors among asymptomatic dogs in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Tick-, Flea-, and Louse-Borne Diseases of Public Health and Veterinary Significance in Nigeria

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