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Leishmania sp. infection in dogs from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, SC, Brazil / Infecção por Leishmania sp. em cães de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, SC, Brasil
Pacheco, Acácio Duarte; Laurenti, Marcia Dalastra; Lima, Valéria Marçal Félix de; Tomokane, Thaise Yumie; Marcondes, Mary.
  • Pacheco, Acácio Duarte; São Paulo State University. School of Veterinary Medicine. Clinics, Surgery and Animal Reproduction. São Paulo. BR
  • Laurenti, Marcia Dalastra; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departament of Pathology. São Paulo. BR
  • Lima, Valéria Marçal Félix de; São Paulo State University. School of Veterinary Medicine. Clinics, Surgery and Animal Reproduction. São Paulo. BR
  • Tomokane, Thaise Yumie; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departament of Pathology. São Paulo. BR
  • Marcondes, Mary; São Paulo State University. School of Veterinary Medicine. Clinics, Surgery and Animal Reproduction. São Paulo. BR
Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci ; 50(3): 220-225, 2013.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-707767
ABSTRACT
The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of Leishmania sp. infection in dogs (N = 491) living in the municipality of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina (SC), Brazil, which was considered a disease-free region for visceral leishmaniasis until 2011, when autochthonous cases of canine disease were notified. Seroprevalence in this population was assessed by ELISA (0.4%; 2/491) and IFAT (4.09%; 24/491). Only one dog exhibited seroreactivity in both serological methods, comprising a total of 25 (5.3%) seroreagent animals. Leishmania sp. DNA, obtained from a sample of whole blood of this animal, was amplified by both conventional and Real-Time PCR. Sequencing of the amplified DNA and, thereby, determination of the Leishmania species involved, was not possible. Our results suggest the necessity of a thorough epidemiological investigation in Florianópolis.
RESUMO
O objetivo do presente estudo foi pesquisar a ocorrência de infecção por Leishmania sp. em cães (N = 491) domiciliados no município de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, considerada uma região indene para leishmaniose visceral até o ano de 2011, quando foram notificados casos autóctones da doença canina. A soroprevalência na população foi avaliada por ELISA (0,4%; 2/491) e RIFI (4,09%; 24/491). Somente um cão apresentou sororeatividade em ambos os métodos soro-lógicos, totalizando 25 (5,3%) animais sororeagentes. O DNA de Leishmania sp., obtido de uma amostra do sangue total desse animal, foi amplificado por PCR convencional e PCR em Tempo Real. Não foi possível realizar o sequenciamento do DNA amplificado e, deste modo, determinar a espécie de Leishmania envolvida. Os nossos resultados sugerem a necessidade de uma investigação epidemiológica minuciosa em Florianópolis.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Leishmaniasis, Visceral Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo State University/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Leishmaniasis, Visceral Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo State University/BR / University of São Paulo/BR