Factors Associated with Rabies Antibody Titers in Dogs in Mapanget District, Manado City
Abstract
Rabies remains a highly fatal zoonotic disease and continues to pose a substantial public health challenge in Indonesia, including in Manado City. Mapanget District hosts a considerable dog population, yet empirical data on herd immunity based on rabies antibody titers are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the determinants associated with rabies antibody titers among dogs in Mapanget District, Manado City. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 97 dogs selected through purposive sampling. Serum samples were analyzed using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) to classify antibody titers as protective (≥0.5 IU/mL) or non-protective (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Rabies epidemiology and control
Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
Virology and Viral Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 80–84
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026