Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of ear-tip leishmaniasis in a cat in Amazon Brazil
By Carneiro, Liliane Almeida et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2020·Centro Nacional de Primatas, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First report on feline leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis in Amazonian Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat in Brazil was found to have a skin lesion on its ear that tested positive for a parasite called Leishmania (specifically L. amazonensis). This is the first known case of this type of leishmaniasis in a cat in the region. The lesion was examined and confirmed through laboratory tests. If your cat has unusual skin lesions, it's important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
In the present study, we reported the natural infection by Leishmania sp. in a domestic cat, in which the amastigote forms of the parasite were observed within a lesion on its ear-tip. Fragment of the lesion was obtained and cultured in NNN medium, and PCR-RFLP analysis of the isolated sample was performed, which revealed that the profile was compatible with Leishmania (L.) amazonensis. This is the first proven case of a cat infected by L. (L.) amazonensis reported in Belém city, Pará state, northern Brazil.
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