Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leishmaniasis disseminated by Leishmania braziliensis in a mare (Equus cabalus) immunotherapy and chemotherapy assays.
- Journal:
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
- Year:
- 1994
- Authors:
- Barbosa-Santos, E G et al.
- Affiliation:
- Departamento de Ciê · Brazil
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A pregnant mare in Brazil was found to have skin lesions caused by a parasite called Leishmania braziliensis. Before she gave birth, she received treatment that included immunotherapy (a type of treatment that helps the immune system fight the infection) followed by chemotherapy (medications that target the parasite). During her treatment, tests were done to examine the affected tissue and to check her blood for signs of the infection. The outcome of the treatment is not specified, so it's unclear how well it worked.
Abstract
Cutaneous disseminated lesions caused by Leishmania sp. were found in a pregnant mare (Equus cabalus) from a rural city in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Before delivering, treatment was undertaken by immunotherapy followed by chemotherapy. Histopatology and serology were performed during treatment, as well as the biochemical characterization of the parasite (L. braziliensis) that was isolated from one of the lesions.
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