Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006–2017): 49 dogs
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Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006–2017): 49 dogs

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https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13068
Abstract

OBJECTIVE:  To evaluate the seasonality of canine tetanus in England. METHODS:  Medical records of a single referral hospital in England were reviewed. Dogs diagnosed with localized or generalized tetanus between January 2006 and June 2017 were studied. RESULTS:  Forty-nine cases were included. The prevalence of tetanus in England was significantly higher in the winter when compared with the summer (P = 0.002) and autumn (P = 0.024), with the highest number of cases recorded in February. CONCLUSIONS:  The prevalence of canine tetanus in England was significantly higher in winter months, especially in February.

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