Serological cross-reactivity of Trypanosoma cruzi, Ehrlichia canis, Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Babesia canis to Leishmania infantum chagasi tests in dogs
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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47(1): 105-107, Jan-Feb/2014. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the serological cross-reactivity between Leishmania sp. and other canine pathogens.Methods:
Positive serum samples for Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Trypanosoma cruzi were tested using three serological methods enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and Kalazar Detect™, for canine visceral leishmaniasis.Results:
Of the 57 dog samples tested, 24 (42.1%) tested positive using one of the three serologicalmethods:
10/57 (17.5%) for ELISA, 11/57 (19.3%) for IFAT and 3/57 (5.3%) for Kalazar Detect™.Conclusions:
Our results demonstrated that the presence of other infectious agents may lead to cross-reactivity on leishmaniasis serological tests. .
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Antibodies, Protozoan
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Dog Diseases
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
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Antibodies, Bacterial
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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