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

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