Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First local case of canine visceral leishmaniasis in Volta Redonda
By de Campos, Monique Paiva et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2013·Fundaç·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: First autochthonous case of canine visceral leishmaniasis in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in Volta Redonda, Brazil, was diagnosed with canine visceral leishmaniasis, a serious disease caused by a parasite spread by sand flies. This case is particularly concerning because it occurred in an area where the disease is not typically found. Symptoms can be similar to other illnesses, making it important for veterinarians to recognize the signs and use specific tests for accurate diagnosis. Awareness of this disease is crucial for pet owners and veterinarians to help manage and control its spread.
People also search for: dog leishmaniasis symptoms · how to treat leishmaniasis in dogs · dog disease in Brazil
Abstract
In Brazil, American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL) is caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi and its main vector is Lutzomyia longipalpis. Cases of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) in non-endemic areas have been reported over the last few years throughout the country. The objective of this research note is to describe an autochthonous case of CVL that occurred in the municipality of Volta Redonda, state of Rio de Janeiro, an area where the disease is not endemic, alerting veterinarians and the scientific community to the expansion of this important zoonosis and advising veterinary practitioners on how to deal with a suspicion of CVL. Canine visceral leishmaniasis can be misdiagnosed within a broad spectrum of canine diseases based on clinical and laboratory findings. Therefore, knowledge of its clinical manifestations, specific and sensitive laboratory diagnostic tests and parasitological procedures are of the utmost importance for rapid confirmation and notification of a case, thus contributing directly to the control of a focus.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24142177/