Serologic evidence of Leishmania infection in free-ranging wild and domestic canids around a Brazilian National Park
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 101(1): 99-101, Feb. 2006. tab
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RESUMO
Transmission of disease between wildlife, domestic animals, and humans is of great concern to conservation issues and public health. Here we report on the prevalence of anti-Leishmania sp. antibodies in 21 wild canids (7 Chrysocyon brachyurus, 12 Cerdocyon thous, and 2 Lycalopex vetulus) and 74 free domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) sampled around the Serra do Cipó National Park. In dogs, the apparent prevalence was 8.1 percent and in wild canids it was 19 percent (2 crab-eating foxes, C. thous, and 2 maned wolves, C. brachyurus). Management of the domestic dog population with evaluation of incidence changes in humans and wildlife, and enlightenment on the role of wild reservoirs are essential issues for future action and research.
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis
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Canidae
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Animales Salvajes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil