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Research (Published online: 04-11-2020)
4. Seroprevalence of canine hepatitis in stray dogs in Nineveh Province, Iraq
Zahraa Mustafa Al-Jumaa, Eva Aisser Ajaj and Mohammad Osamah Dahl
Veterinary World, 13(11): 2326-2329

Zahraa Mustafa Al-Jumaa: Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul 41002, Iraq.
Eva Aisser Ajaj: Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul 41002, Iraq.
Mohammad Osamah Dahl: Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul 41002, Iraq.

doi: www.doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2020.2326-2329

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Article history: Received: 12-06-2020, Accepted: 05-10-2020, Published online: 04-11-2020

Corresponding author: Mohammad Osamah Dahl

E-mail: mdahl@uomosul.edu.iq

Citation: Al-Jumaa ZM, Ajaj EA, Dahl MO (2020) Seroprevalence of canine hepatitis in stray dogs in Nineveh Province, Iraq, Veterinary World, 13(11):2326-2329.
Abstract

Aim: The current study was conducted to explore evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in dogs in Nineveh Province, Iraq.

Materials and Methods: Serum samples of 78 dogs were used to (i) estimate levels of the antibodies against HBV through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and (ii) measure the activity of liver function enzymes.

Results: Seropositive dogs for HBV constituted 9% of total tested dogs. The differences in seropositivity among males compared to females and among different ages were not statistically significant. Liver function enzymes analysis revealed a significant increase in the activity of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase in seropositive dogs compared to those seronegative.

Conclusion: Hepatitis B is evident in dogs in Nineveh Province, Iraq, with a significant impact on liver function in affected dogs. It is important to confirm this evidence through molecular tests.

Keywords: alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, dogs, Hepatitis B virus.