Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of dog visceral leishmaniasis in Rondônia Brazil
By Silva, Cristian José da et al.·Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical·2018·Secretaria Municipal de Saú·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First autochthonous case of canine visceral leishmaniasis in Rondônia, Brazil, a region with no history of visceral leishmaniasis.
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Cacoal, Brazil, showed symptoms of visceral leishmaniasis, which is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The veterinarian ran several tests, including blood tests and a PCR test, which confirmed the presence of the Leishmania infantum parasite. This case is notable as it is the first recorded instance of this disease in the region. Treatment options for canine visceral leishmaniasis typically include medications to manage the infection and support the dog's health.
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Abstract
This report describes the first autochthonous case of canine visceral leishmaniasis in Rondônia, northern Brazil. A canine resident of the municipality of Cacoal, with clinical signs and symptoms of visceral leishmaniasis, was treated by a veterinarian. Samples were analyzed by a reference laboratory. Dual-path platform (DPP) assay, indirect immunofluorescence technique (IIT), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), isolation in a culture medium, and direct parasitological analysis were performed. DPP assay, IIT, and ELISA revealed positive results for Leishmania; PCR identified the species as Leishmania infantum. Based on the clinical presentation and test results, canine visceral leishmaniasis was diagnosed.
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