A Novel Sampling Model to Study the Epidemiology of Canine Leishmaniasis in an Urban Environment.

ABSTRACT: Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the most important parasitic diseases in the world. The domestic dog is the main reservoir of zoonotic VL and a high prevalence of canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is associated with transmission of infection to humans. Here we describe the methodology used to obtain a rapid and representative sample of domestic dogs in the city of Posadas, Misiones, and compare the prevalence of Leishmania infection with a sample of shelter dogs. Methodology: We used the city land registry to make a random selection of homes and systematically recruited 349 domestic dogs from the selected properties. We also included all dogs from the main canine shelter within the city. Dogs were examined by two experienced veterinarians who recorded the p

SUBMITTER: Parker LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7982517 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature