Table 3.
Results of vector-borne pathogens (VBP) detection
| Targeted VBP | Specific PCR | Serology |
|---|---|---|
| Number of positive samples/number of tested samples | Number of positive samples/number of tested samples | |
| Ehrlichia canis | 35/317 (11%)1 | 92/356 (26%) |
| Leishmania infantum | 20/317 (6%)2 | 66/340 (19%) |
| Anaplasma spp. | ND | 31/356 (9%) |
| A. platys | 24/317 (8%)3 | ND |
| A. phagocytophilum | 0/317 (0%) | ND |
| Hepatozoon canis | 24/317 (8%) | ND |
| Babesia spp. | 15/317 (5%) | ND |
| Dirofilaria immitis | ND | 8/356 (2%)4 |
| Borrelia burgdorferi | ND | 4/356 (1%) |
1Including 28 dogs also positive by serology.
2Including 12 dogs also positive by serology.
3Including 5 dogs also positive for Anaplasma sp. by serology.
4Antigens detection.
ND: Not done.