Prevalence of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis in dogs in an endemic area of Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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48(4): 491-493, July-Aug. 2015. tab, ilus
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The northeast region of Brazil is endemic for zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infection in dogs in Petrolina.
METHODS:
Blood samples were collected from dogs (n = 600), and bone-marrow biopsy was performed in animals with positive serological test results that presented clinical signs of ZVL. The serological analyses were performed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (S7(r)Biogene).
RESULTS:
Of the 600 dogs tested, 19% (115/600) presented anti-
CONCLUSIONS:
Our data are important because canine infection is an important risk factor for the human disease.
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Asunto principal:
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios
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Leishmania infantum
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Enfermedades de los Perros
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
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:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceió/BR
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