Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum (syn. L. chagasi, in Latin
America), which is transmitted by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies, is endemic and affects …

This article reviews essential topics of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) due to
Leishmania infantum infection. It focuses on the current serological and molecular …

Three serological methods, indirect fluorescent immunoassay (IFI), enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and direct agglutination test (DAT) that are commonly …

Cats have been considered playing a role in the epidemiology of leishmaniosis caused by
Leishmania infantum, an endemic zoonosis in countries of the Mediterranean basin. The …

RESUMO A leishmaniose visceral é a mais severa dentre as leishmanioses e sua forma
zoonótica, causada por Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi, representa 20% do …

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is still a major public health concern in developing countries
having the highest outbreak and mortality potential. While the treatment of VL has greatly …

Five serological tests for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) were compared: a
direct agglutination test (DAT) based on freeze-dried antigen (DAT-fd); a locally produced …

Abstract Background Leishmania infantum and Toxoplasma gondii are protozoa with
zoonotic and economic importance. Prevalences of antibodies to these agents were …

Canine infections with Leishmania infantum represent a considerable veterinary medical
and public health problem. In this study, immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) and IgG2 specific …

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is transmitted by the bite of
phlebotomine sand flies and affects millions of dogs in Europe, Asia, North Africa and South …