Distribution of Scabies Infestations in Stray Dogs in Bursa Province

Distribution of Scabies Infestations in Stray Dogs in Bursa Province

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Objective: Scabies infestation is a major parasitic disease affecting both human and animal health worldwide.This study aimed to determine the distribution of scabies infestation in stray dogs in Bursa province.Methods: The study material was obtained from stray dogs suspected of mange kept in a municipal shelter in Bursa between June 2020 and February 2022.

Samples from stray dogs were examined in a laboratory, and dogs with scabies were determined.Results: Thread During the study, samples were collected from 205 (115 males, 90 females) scabies-suspected stray dogs, 58 (28.29%) of which had scabies.

Demodex spp.were detected Training Course in 35 of the positive dogs (60.34%) (D.

canis, D.injae), 19 (32.76%) Sarcoptes scabiei canis, 2 (3.

44%) mixed infestation (Sarcoptes and Demodex), and 2 (3.44%) Otodectes cynotis agents.It was determined that 32 (55.

17%) of 58 scabies-positive dogs were male and 26 (44.83%) were female.The association of infestations with age, season, and sex has not been found to be statistically meaningful.

Conclusion: This study identified scabies agents and their prevalence rate in stray dogs of Bursa province, Türkiye.