Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Visceral leishmaniasis causing skin and ear damage in a female Pit
By H. Langoni et al.·Published in Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases·2005·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: American visceral Leishmaniasis: a case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A female pit bull from Brazil was diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis, a serious disease caused by a parasite that can also infect humans. The dog showed symptoms like skin lesions and damage to her ears. Tests confirmed the presence of the parasite in her bone marrow and lymph nodes. Quick and accurate testing is crucial for diagnosing this disease, which poses risks to both pets and people. Treatment options were not specified, but early diagnosis is key to managing the condition effectively.
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Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by parasites of the Leishmania genus. Dog is the major source of infection to man, especially in urban areas. The authors report a case of visceral leishmaniasis in a pit bull female dog from Bocaina, São Paulo, Brazil. The animal presented clinical signs compatible with leishmaniasis, including skin lesions in the body and partial damage of the external ears. The indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) demonstrated a titer of 1280, and promastigote forms of Leishmania sp were isolated by the culture of bone marrow puncture. Cytological analysis of the lymph node and smear of the bone marrow puncture revealed macrophages containing amastigote forms of Leishmania sp in their inner region. The test of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) utilized the primers LINR4 and LIN19, which amplify 720 base pairs, specific for Leishmania sp. The authors discuss the importance of techniques for a quick and precise diagnosis to this serious zoonosis with great impact in animal and public health.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992005000300012