title: PARASITOLOGY AND SEROLOGY OF FREE-RANGING COYOTES (CANIS LATRANS) IN NORTH CAROLINA, USA.
abstract: Coyotes (Canis latrans) have expanded recently into the eastern US and can serve as a source of pathogens to domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), livestock, and humans. We examined free-ranging coyotes from central North Carolina, US, for selected parasites and prevalence of antibodies against viral and bacterial agents. We detected ticks on most (81%) coyotes, with Amblyomma americanum detected on 83% of those with ticks. Fifteen (47%) coyotes were positive for heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis), with a greater detection rate in adults (75%) than juveniles (22%). Serology revealed antibodies against canine adenovirus (71%), canine coronavirus (32%), canine distemper virus (17%), canine parvovirus (96%), and Leptospira spp. (7%). We did not detect antibodies against Brucella abortus/suis or Brucella canis. Our results showed that coyotes harbor many common pathogens that present health risks to humans and domestic animals and suggest that continued monitoring of the coyote's role in pathogen transmission is warranted.
authors.affiliation: 1  Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, 110 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA.
authors.forename: M Colter
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Chitwood
authors.affiliation: 1  Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, 110 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA.
authors.forename: Morgan B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Swingen
authors.affiliation: 1  Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, 110 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA.
authors.forename: Marcus A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Lashley
authors.affiliation: 2  Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, CVM Main Building B104B, Box 8401, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Flowers
authors.affiliation: 3  North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USA.
authors.forename: Maria B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Palamar
authors.affiliation: 4  Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Box 7613, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA.
authors.forename: Charles S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Apperson
authors.affiliation: 3  North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USA.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Olfenbuttel
authors.affiliation: 1  Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, 110 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Moorman
authors.affiliation: 1  Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, 110 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: DePerno
mesh_terms: D000257:Adenoviridae Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary; D006516:Adenoviruses, Canine / Q000276:immunology; D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild / Q000097:blood / Q000469:parasitology; D018352:Coronavirus Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary; D017939:Coronavirus, Canine / Q000276:immunology; D046029:Coyotes / Q000097:blood / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000821:virology; D004182:Dirofilaria; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000469:parasitology; D004216:Distemper / Q000276:immunology; D004217:Distemper Virus, Canine / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D007919:Leptospira / Q000276:immunology; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D009657:North Carolina; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary; D017993:Parvovirus, Canine / Q000276:immunology; D012698:Serologic Tests / Q000662:veterinary; D013984:Tick Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D013987:Ticks
keywords: Brucella; Canis latrans; coyote; distemper; heartworm; leptospirosis; parasitology; serology