Detection of antibodies against Leishmania infantum in cats (Felis catus) from the State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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47(1): 108-109, Jan-Feb/2014.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Little information is available concerning infection by Leishmania infantum in cats. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform a serological study in domestic cats.Methods:
Serum samples (n=153) obtained from animals living in the Cities of Recife and Petrolina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, were tested by ELISA/S7® (Biogene).Results:
Anti-L. infantum antibodies were detected in 3.9% (6/153) of the cats. All seroreagent animals were from Petrolina.Conclusions:
These results serve as an important alert, and future studies are needed to better understand the possible role of cats in the epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in this area. .
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Asunto principal:
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios
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Enfermedades de los Gatos
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Leishmania infantum
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Animales
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:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR
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