title: [Factors associated with Brucella canis seropositivity in kennels of two regions of Antioquia, Colombia].
abstract: The objectives of this study were to determine Brucella canis seroprevalence in dogs and in humans living near kennels and to explore risk factors associated with seropositivity. Twenty kennels were included in a serological survey with RSAT-2ME, and samples were collected from 428 dogs and 91 humans. An interview was applied to determine risk factors, and the data were analyzed using logistic regression. Seroprevalence was 15% in dogs and 9% in humans. Factors associated with current canine seropositivity were: history of canine seropositivity, non-culling of seropositive dogs, history of abortion, poor hygiene and personal protection during reproductive service, and unsafe procedures during care for abortions. Protective factors included: rural location of kennels, ease of cleaning kennels, pre-mating RSAT-2ME, and safe procedures during care for delivery. Factors associated with seropositive status in humans were: kennels located in Valle de Aburrá and urban location.
authors.affiliation: Grupo de Investigación VERICEL, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Castrillón-Salazar
authors.forename: Carlos Andrés
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Giraldo-Echeverri
authors.forename: Miryan Margot
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Jiménez
authors.forename: Martha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Olivera-Angel
mesh_terms: D000372:Agglutination Tests; D000818:Animals; D041002:Brucella canis / Q000276:immunology*; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000662:veterinary*; D003105:Colombia / Q000453:epidemiology; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D016015:Logistic Models; D011634:Public Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology*