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Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences | Volume-5 | Issue-04
A Cross Sectional Survey of Zoonotic Diseases in Stray Dogs of Kerala, a Southern State of India
Swapna Susan Abraham*, Meera Unwin A, Nandakumar S, Julie B, Prasad M.K., Lakshmi V, Abhilash AK, Stanley J and V. Ramkumar
Published: April 30, 2018 |
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Pages: 216-217
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Abstract
Abstract: Stray dogs are common reservoirs of zoonotic pathogens. The study investigated the incidence and distribution of common zoonotic diseases among stray dogs of Kerala, a southern state of India. A total of 124 stray dogs were screened for five transmissible diseases. The study revealed an apparent incidence rate of 4% (Leptospirosis), 7% (Leishmaniasis), 0.8% (Canine Brucellosis), 24.1 % (Dirofilariasis), and 33.3 % (Canine Distemper) among free roaming street dogs. The results showed that stray dogs constitute potential risk to human health by maintaining zoonotic pathogens. The findings suggest the need for enforcement of laws restraining straying dogs and calls for greater public awareness on the problem.