Relatório de descrição de atividades do programa de residência prevalência da infecção pelo vírus da Cinomose (CDV) em caninos de abrigos da região metropolitana do Recife, PE

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) infection in canines from shelters in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco. Two shelters were visited and 45 dogs were sampled by convenience. Ocular secretion swabs were collected for viral antigen testing and the tests were performed at the Laboratory of Animal Virology (LAVIAN). The commercial Alere Cinomose Antigen (Ag) Test Kit® was used. The overall prevalence was 13.33% and the prevalence per shelter was 21.46% in shelter A and 0% in shelter B. Considering the results obtained, we observed the occurrence of CDV infection in canines from one of the shelters in the metropolitan region of Recife. Thus, management measures such as the introduction of quarantine should be implemented in order to reduce the risks of the occurrence of the disease.