DETECTION OF LEISHMANIASIS DISEASE IN STRAY DOGS IN THE TETOVO REGION AND BREEDS WITH HIGHER SUSCEPTIBILITY

Dashmir MAMUTI, Emri MURATI, Nesim SEFERI, Besnik ELEZI, Zejnedije ADEMI, Hirijete IDRIZI

Abstract

Leishmaniasis is a deadly disease, in addition to dogs with owners, recently it has also been detected in stray dogs in the region of Tetovo in different breeds. It is mosquitoes of the genus Phlebotomus that transmit the disease to dogs and humans. This Phlebotomus is active from March to October. Mainly stray dogs are not protected from these insects by not being treated by these ectoparasites, not wearing anti-parasite belts, and not being treated by ectoparasites, to keep these parasites away. In the last 5 years in the Republic of North Macedonia, tests and treatments have been carried out for the detection of leishmaniasis and the treatment of stray dogs. Leishmaniasis is detected more in pure pedigree breeds and less in mixed breeds.

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