Canine vector-borne diseases in Brazil

Abstract

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are highly prevalent in Brazil and represent a challenge to veterinarians and public health workers, since some diseases are of great zoonotic potential. Dogs are affected by many protozoa (e.g., <it>Babesia vogeli</it>, <it>Leishmania infantum</it>, and <it>Trypanosoma cruzi</it>), bacteria (e.g., <it>Anaplasma platys </it>and <it>Ehrlichia canis</it>), and helminths (e.g., <it>Dirofilaria immitis </it>and <it>Dipylidium caninum</it>) that are transmitted by a diverse range of arthropod vectors, including ticks, fleas, lice, triatomines, mosquitoes, tabanids, and phlebotomine sand flies. This article focuses on several aspects (etiology, transmission, distribution, prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, control, prevention, and public health significance) of CVBDs in Brazil and discusses research gaps to be addressed in future studies.</p>