Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Leishmania Infection in Dogs from Portugal.

ABSTRACT: Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is an important zoonosis in southwestern European countries where this disease is endemic, and dogs, as domestic animals in close contact with humans, are the reservoir hosts for the parasite. In Portugal, CanL is of relevant veterinary concern. The previous national study revealed an overall seroprevalence of 6.3%. Since then, new prophylactic measures, such as vaccines, have been introduced in Europe. The aim of this study was to update seroprevalence for Leishmania infection and reassess risk factors in Portugal. A cross-sectional study was conducted from January-March 2021 with 1860 client-owned dogs from continental Portugal. A questionnaire and whole blood samples on filter paper were collected and a direct agglu

SUBMITTER: Almeida M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9695918 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature