Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University Veterinary Research Forum 2008-8140 10 3 2019 09 01 Serological prevalence of avian H9N2 influenza virus in dogs by hemagglutination inhibition assay in Kerman, southeast of Iran 249 253 35159 10.30466/vrf.2018.87879.2140 EN Mehdi Saberi Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Hadi Tavakkoli Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran 0000-0003-4594-9386 Ali Najmaddini DVM Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Mahdieh Rezaei DVM Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Journal Article 2018 06 12 Influenza is a highly contagious zoonotic disease in the world. Avian H9N2 influenza virus is a significant pandemic pathogen widely distributed throughout the world. Pet ownership has been documented as a risk factor for infection transmission to human. Considering major public health concern, the prevalence of antibodies against avian H9N2 influenza virus was evaluated in 170 serum samples of dogs by hemagglutination inhibition assay. This study is the first survey to assess the epidemiology of avian H9N2 influenza virus infection in dogs in Kerman, southeast of Iran. Out of 170 samples, 65 (38.23%) were positive for H9N2. Antibodies were higher in farm dogs that were kept with other animals and also in dogs were fed a raw diet. These findings emphasize the importance of close attention to these populations for control and prevention programs. It is important to reduce infection burden, especially in regions with widespread distribution of H9N2. https://vrf.iranjournals.ir/article_35159_ed087a7d6c3ecbd9ee310830ee8de037.pdf