Scientometric analysis of chemotherapy of canine leishmaniasis (2000-2020).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum is a first-order pathology in canine veterinary clinics in endemic areas. Moreover, canine infections are considered the main reservoir for human disease; despite their importance in the control of the disease within a One Health approach, no scientometric study has been published. Aims of the study included analyzing the impact of canine leishmaniasis (CanL) on the scientific literature, drugs or combinations used, trends in the period from 2000 to 2020 and efficacy criteria employed.

Methods

A Web of Science (WOS)-based analysis of publications on CanL and chemotherapy of the disease in the period 2000-2020 was carried out using a stepwise methodology. Data were analyzed by year, geographical origin, chemica

SUBMITTER: Olias-Molero AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796616 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature