Köpeklerde Doğal Sarcoptes canis Enfestasyonunda Serum Bakır ve Çinko Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler

Abstract

Alterations in Serum Copper and Zinc Levels in Dogs Naturally Infested with Sarcoptes canisAbstract: The aim of this study was to determine the alterations in serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) levels in dogs naturally infested with Sarcoptes canis. Twenty dogs, aged 3--15 months in different breeds and genders, were divided into two groups: 10, admitted to the Internal Medicine Clinics of Kafkas University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, were infested with Sarcoptes canis and (Group I) and 10 were healthy (Group II). The serum Cu and Zn levels in Group I were determined as 0.83 ± 0.13 mg/L and 0.70 ± 0.08 mg/L, respectively while the values in Group II 4.27 ± 0.23 mg/L and 1.70 ± 0.13 mg/L, respectively. Statistical analyses demonstrated that the levels of serum Cu (P<0.001) and Zn (P<0.05) of animals in Group I were significantly lower than those in Group II. As a result, it was ascertained that serum Cu and Zn levels were lower in dogs infested with Sarcoptes canis as compared to those in healthy dogs. Therefore, it was concluded that serum Cu and Zn levels were affected by Sarcoptes canis infestation.

Sarcoptes canis ile Enfekte Köpeklerde Serum Amiloid-A, Haptoglobin ve Seruloplazmin Seviyelerinin Belirlenmesi

“…kin diseases are very common in dogs. These diseases are mainly caused by ectoparasites (1,2). The most frequently observed skin disease of dogs is scabies (2,3).…”

“…These diseases are mainly caused by ectoparasites (1,2). The most frequently observed skin disease of dogs is scabies (2,3). The majority of canine mange cases are caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (var.…”

“…canis) sarcoptic mange is a non-seasonal zoonotic disease, which is characterized by intense pruritus and observed in several mammalian species including humans. This disease is generally localized to areas with less hair, such as the ventral abdomen and the medial surface of the legs, and is also observed in the form of miliary dermatitis in the periocular skin, pinna, elbows and their medial surface, and causes severe pruritus (2,(4)(5)(6)(7). Serum amyloid-A (SAA) is synthesized in the liver during inflammation and is used for distinguishing between inflammatory and noninflammatory diseases, as well as for the monitoring of diseases, the assessment of the success of the treatment applied and the prognosis of the disease (9,13,14).…”

“…Skin diseases are very common in pet animals and the most frequently observed skin disease of dogs is mange(1,2,17). Sarcoptic mange is a major skin disease characterized by severe pruritus, and is highly prevalent in Turkey and across the world.…”

“…Sarcoptic mange is a major skin disease characterized by severe pruritus, and is highly prevalent in Turkey and across the world. This disease occurs in several mammalian species, including humans, with no age, sex or breed predisposition(2,4). Sarcoptic mange is caused by mites, but predisposing factors are also highly influential on the occurrence of the disease(2).…”