Prevalence of spotted fever Rickettsial antibodies in dogs and rodents in the Philippines
Abstract
Antibodies against spotted fever group rickettsiae have been detected in blood samples of dogs and rodents obtained from selected areas in the Philippines. In this serosurvey, the positive percentage rates are 8.3% (11/132) in dogs and 12.2% (6/49) in rats. Positive results were read from samples tested with Rickettsia japonica antigen. No positive result was obtained in blood samples of rats and house mice using R. akari antigen. The findings of this study are the first to confirm the detection of spotted fever group rickettsial antibodies in the Philippines.
Source or Periodical Title
Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases
ISSN
13446304
Page
162-163
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Camer, Gerry Amar; Masangkay, Joseph; Satoh, Hiroshi; Okabayashi, Tamaki; Norizuki, Shuu; Motoi, Yurie; Ueno, Hiroshi; and Morita, Chiharu, "Prevalence of spotted fever Rickettsial antibodies in dogs and rodents in the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3311.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3311