Epidemiology of Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis infection in dogs in Denmark

IF 1.7 2区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2024-07-07 DOI:10.1111/jsap.13762

K. Lundsgaard

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Abstract

Objectives

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the risk factors (age and breed group) associated with Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis infection in dogs.

Materials and Methods

Faecal examinations obtained in dogs from January 2016 to December 2021 as part of routine clinical practice at two veterinary clinics in the Odsherred region of Zealand, Denmark, were included in this study. Faecal samples were analysed using the Baermann technique for nematode detection. Samples were collected from two clinics located in Northwestern Zealand, Denmark. Multinomial regression analysis, quasi-Poisson models and a generalised additive model for linearity were used to analyse the data.

Results

A total of 2,013 faecal samples were included in the study. Age was a significant risk factor for a positive Baermann, with a negative linear relationship observed (A. vasorum odds ratio: 0.80, 95% confidence interval: 0.70 to 0.91, C. vulpis odds ratio: 0.95, 95% confidence interval: 0.91 to 0.99, both nematodes: odds ratio: 0.87, 95% confidence interval: 0.77 to 0.99). Breed group analysis considering retrievers and flushing and water dog as reference group, demonstrated that sheep- and cattle dogs had a reduced risk of C. vulpis infection (odds ratio: 0.49, 95% confidence interval: 0.24 to 0.97), whereas dachshunds had an increased risk of A. vasorum infection (odds ratio: 3.28, 95% confidence interval: 1.14 to 9.47). Variations in the number of nematodes was found, with companion and toy dogs exhibiting higher numbers of C. vulpis (incidence rate ratio: 21.40, 95% confidence interval: 2.88 to 159) and sheep- and cattle dogs displaying higher numbers of A. vasorum (incidence rate ratio: 30.20, 95% confidence interval: 7.33 to 125). The prevalence rates of C. vulpis and A. vasorum were estimated at 14.50% (95% confidence interval: 13 to 16.10) and 3.40% (95% confidence interval: 2.70 to 4.30), respectively.

Clinical Significance

There are significant risk factors for nematode infection in dogs that can be considered for proper preventive care of this condition.

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丹麦犬只血管内 Angiostrongylus vasorum 和 Crenosoma vulpis 感染的流行病学。

研究目的本项回顾性研究旨在评估与狗感染血管内 Angiostrongylus vasorum 和 Crenosoma vulpis 相关的风险因素（年龄和犬种）：本研究纳入了 2016 年 1 月至 2021 年 12 月期间在丹麦西兰岛奥德舍雷德地区两家兽医诊所进行的犬粪便检查，这是常规临床实践的一部分。粪便样本采用 Baermann 技术进行线虫检测分析。样本采集自位于丹麦西兰岛西北部的两家诊所。数据分析采用了多项式回归分析、准泊松模型和线性广义加法模型：研究共纳入了 2,013 份粪便样本。年龄是导致 Baermann 阳性的一个重要风险因素，且呈负线性关系（A. vasorum 的几率比：0.80，95% 置信区间：0.70 至 0.91；C. vulpis 的几率比：0.95，95% 置信区间：0.91 至 0.99；两种线虫的几率比：0.87，95% 置信区间：0.77 至 0.99）。犬种分组分析表明，牧羊犬和牧牛犬感染 C. vulpis 的风险较低（几率比：0.49，95% 置信区间：0.24 至 0.97），而腊肠犬感染 A. vasorum 的风险较高（几率比：3.28，95% 置信区间：1.14 至 9.47）。线虫的数量存在差异，伴侣犬和玩具犬感染 C. vulpis 的数量较多（发病率比：21.40，95% 置信区间：2.88 至 159），牧羊犬和牧牛犬感染 A. vasorum 的数量较多（发病率比：30.20，95% 置信区间：7.33 至 125）。据估计，C. vulpis 和 A. vasorum 的发病率分别为 14.50%（95% 置信区间：13 至 16.10）和 3.40%（95% 置信区间：2.70 至 4.30）：临床意义：狗感染线虫的风险因素很大，可考虑对这种疾病进行适当的预防护理。

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Journal of Small Animal Practice 农林科学-兽医学

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

6.20%

发文量

117

审稿时长

12-24 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication integrating clinical research papers and case reports from international sources, covering all aspects of medicine and surgery relating to dogs, cats and other small animals. These papers facilitate the dissemination and implementation of new ideas and techniques relating to clinical veterinary practice, with the ultimate aim of promoting best practice. JSAP publishes high quality original articles, as well as other scientific and educational information. New developments are placed in perspective, encompassing new concepts and peer commentary. The target audience is veterinarians primarily engaged in the practise of small animal medicine and surgery. In addition to original articles, JSAP will publish invited editorials (relating to a manuscript in the same issue or a topic of current interest), review articles, which provide in-depth discussion of important clinical issues, and other scientific and educational information from around the world. The final decision on publication of a manuscript rests with the Editorial Board and ultimately with the Editor. All papers, regardless of type, represent the opinion of the authors and not necessarily that of the Editor, the Association or the Publisher. The Journal of Small Animal Practice is published on behalf of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and is also the official scientific journal of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association