Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leishmania infection found in testis of dog with orchitis
By Manna Laura et al.·Published in Parasites & Vectors·2012·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Detection of <it>Leishmania</it> parasites in the testis of a dog affected by orchitis: case report
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Plain-English summary
A dog with orchitis, which is inflammation of the testicles, was found to have a serious infection caused by the Leishmania parasite. Tests showed that the parasite's DNA was present in higher amounts in the dog's lymph nodes and testicles compared to its blood and urine. This suggests that the infection can affect the testicles and might be passed on through the dog's semen. Treatment details were not provided, but it's important for pet owners to be aware of this potential transmission route for Leishmania.
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Abstract
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transmission of canine leishmaniasis (CanL), a severe infection caused by <it>L. infantum,</it> usually occurs through the sand fly bite to the vertebrate host. A venereal route of transmission has also been suggested, but this issue is still controversial.</p> <p>Findings</p> <p>Here, we report a case of a dog affected by orchitis showing a clinical profile of <it>L. infantum</it> infection. By exploiting a real-time PCR assay, we detected a significantly higher DNA load of the parasite in the lymph node and testis than in blood and urine samples collected from the dog.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Our results suggest that: 1) <it>L. infantum</it> infection can be associated with testicular lesions in naturally infected dogs; 2) genital involvement could result in shedding of the parasites in the semen, favoring venereal transmission of the disease.</p>
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-5-216