Seroprevalence and risk factors for canine visceral leishmaniasis in the endemic area of Dias D'Ávila, State of Bahia, Brazil

INTRODUCTION: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an important zoonosis in relation to public health systems. Dogs are the main domestic reservoir. This study aimed to investigate occurrences of canine VL in Dias D'Ávila, State of Bahia, Brazil. METHODS: The prevalence was evaluated by means of clin...

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Main Author: Oliveira,Laura Cristina Pinho de (author)
Other Authors: Araújo,Rondinelli Ribeiro de (author), Alves,Carlos Roberto (author), Mouta-Confort,Eliame (author), López,Jorge Alberto (author), Mendonça-Lima,Fernanda Washington de (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2010
Subjects:
Leishmania chagasi
Visceral leishmaniasis
Dogs
Kala-azar
Seroprevalence
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822010000400013
Country:Brazil
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