Seroprevalence and spatial distribution of canine leishmaniasis in an endemic region in Brazil: how has the situation changed after 10 years?
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(5): 680-682, Sept.-Oct. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Herein, we assessed the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Leishmania infantum in dogs in Garanhuns, Northeastern Brazil.METHODS:
Sera samples (n = 242) were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The spatial distribution of dogs seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies was evaluated using kernel density estimation.RESULTS:
A total of 2.4% (6/242) of the animals were seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies. The kernel map showed their distribution to be heterogeneous over the city, with a hotspot in the northeastern region.CONCLUSIONS:
The reported data illustrate the circulation of parasites of the genus Leishmania in a canine population.
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Asunto principal:
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios
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Leishmania infantum
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Enfermedades Endémicas
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Enfermedades de los Perros
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Animales
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Embarazo
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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