Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Control of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil: recommendations from Brasileish.
- Journal:
- Parasites & vectors
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Ribeiro, Vitor Márcio et al.
- Affiliation:
- Escola de Veteriná · Brazil
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
On October 26, 2012, a group of veterinarians and researchers gathered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to talk about canine visceral leishmaniasis (a serious disease caused by a parasite that affects dogs). They reviewed the latest scientific findings and came up with recommendations to help manage and control this disease in dogs across Brazil. Their goal was to improve the health of dogs and reduce the spread of this illness.
Abstract
On 26 October 2012, veterinary medicine clinicians and researchers, members of Brasileish - Study Group about Animal Leishmaniasis - met at the Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine of Minas Gerais, in the city Belo Horizonte, in order to discuss many aspects of the situation of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) in Brazil. In the face of recent national and international scientific evidence, we, the members of Brasileish, have elaborated some recommendations for the management and control of CVL in Brazil.
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