Seroprevalence and risk factors of canine distemper virus in the pet and stray dogs in Haa, western Bhutan.

摘要: Background Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a highly contagious virus belonging to family Paramyxovirade, genus Morbillivirus and responsible for high morbidity mortality in dogs worldwide. Infected domestic can cause spillover infections wild carnivores that are contact. We conducted seroprevalence survey of CDV two areas western Bhutan (Haa district) located at the periphery Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, which home several endangered wildlife. A total 238 serum samples, 119 each from pet stray dog, were collected during summer winter seasons. Samples tested antibodies using sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA) test. Results The was found be 11.3% (95% CI 6.7-14.2). Dogs sampled less likely test seropositive against than those (adjusted odds ratio: -2.6; 95% CI: - 1.2-6.1). good body condition more poor obese 2.2; 0.1-5.9). There no significant differences among different sexes, breeds age classes, between study sites. Conclusions Our indicates equally distributed dogs. suggest strengthening management practices through dog ownership, population waste minimize transmission risk infectious diseases