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
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;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.Mots clés
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Sujet Principal:
Anticorps antiprotozoaires
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Leishmania infantum
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Maladies endémiques
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Maladies des chiens
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Leishmaniose viscérale
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites du sujet:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2018
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Article