Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leishmania infantum infection in two sibling foxhounds from mother
By Gibson-Corley, Katherine N et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Department of Veterinary Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated Leishmania infantum infection in two sibling foxhounds due to possible vertical transmission.
Plain-English summary
Two sibling foxhounds were brought to the vet after testing positive for Leishmania infantum, a parasite that can cause serious health issues. The infection was confirmed through various tests, including tissue examination and a special DNA test. This case is notable as it suggests that the puppies may have contracted the infection from their mother, highlighting a potential way the disease can be passed from one generation to the next. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this risk, especially if their dog has been exposed to infected animals.
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Abstract
Two sibling foxhounds born to a Leishmania seropositive bitch were presented after testing seropositive for Leishmania. Leishmania infantum infection was detected via histopathology, culture, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR). This is the first report of natural infection with Leishmania infantum with the possibility for vertical transmission in North America.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19119370/