Determinación de la presencia de “ehrlichia canis” en pacientes de la clínica veterinaria Vet-Bet en la ciudad de Quevedo

“Ehrlichia canis” is the bacteria responsible for causing the disease called tick fever or canine Ehrlichiosis. The objective of this thesis was to determine the presence of “ehrlichia canis” in patients at the Vet-Bet veterinary clinic in the city of Quevedo. This project was carried out with a sample of 100 dogs, all of which have visited the Vet-Bet animal clinic, regardless of the reason for the consultation. A blood sample of 0.5 ml to 1 ml was taken directly from the cephalic, jugular or saphenous vein. After this, three drops of blood and three of the Buffer substance that came within the same senspert test were placed. The test was waited for 5 to 10 minutes and after this it was marked as positive in the case of having painted under the T mark. As a result, it was found that there is a 39% presence of Ehrlichia canis in the veterinary clinic. Vet-Bet, taking into account the measured variables. Based on the Chi Square statistical test, we can confirm that there is no association in the variables; age, race and sex with E. canis positive patients. These results will allow pet owners to take preventive measures.

“Ehrlichia canis” is the bacteria responsible for causing the disease called tick fever or canine Ehrlichiosis. The objective of this thesis was to determine the presence of “ehrlichia canis” in patients at the Vet-Bet veterinary clinic in the city of Quevedo. This project was carried out with a sample of 100 dogs, all of which have visited the Vet-Bet animal clinic, regardless of the reason for the consultation. A blood sample of 0.5 ml to 1 ml was taken directly from the cephalic, jugular or saphenous vein. After this, three drops of blood and three of the Buffer substance that came within the same senspert test were placed. The test was waited for 5 to 10 minutes and after this it was marked as positive in the case of having painted under the T mark. As a result, it was found that there is a 39% presence of Ehrlichia canis in the veterinary clinic. Vet-Bet, taking into account the measured variables. Based on the Chi Square statistical test, we can confirm that there is no association in the variables; age, race and sex with E. canis positive patients. These results will allow pet owners to take preventive measures.

“Ehrlichia canis” es la bacteria encargada de causar la enfermedad llamada fiebre de las garrapatas o Ehrlichiosis canina. La presente tesis tuvo como objetivo determinar la presencia de “ehrlichia canis” en pacientes de la clínica veterinaria Vet-Bet en la ciudad de Quevedo. En este proyecto se llevó a cabo con una muestra de 100 perros, todos los cuales han visitado la clínica de animales Vet-Bet, independientemente del motivo de la consulta. Se procedió a tomar una muestra de sangre de 0.5ml a 1 ml, directamente de la vena cefálica, yugular o safena, luego de esto se colocaron tres gotas de sangre y tres de la sustancia Buffer que venía dentro del mismo test senspert. Se esperó de 5 a 10 min por test y luego de esto se marcaba como positivo en el caso de haber pintado debajo de la marca T. Como resultados se encontró que existe un porcentaje de 39% de presencia de Ehrlichia canis, en la clínica veterinaria Vet-Bet, teniendo en cuenta las variables medidas. En base a la prueba estadística Chi Cuadrado, podemos confirmar que no existe una asociación en las variables; edad, raza y sexo con los pacientes positivos a E. canis. Estos resultados permitirán tomar medidas de prevención para los dueños de las mascotas.