Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum (syn. L. chagasi, in Latin
America), which is transmitted by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies, is endemic and affects …

Latin America encompasses diverse geographical, cultural and socio-economic conditions,
which are reflected in the challenges for infectious disease control in the region. One of the …

Canine leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum (Syn. L. chagasi) is an important
zoonosis with a complex pathogenesis. Parasite transmission occurs via female sandflies …

Two cases of Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis are reported in the domestic dog
(Canis familiaris). These are the first records of this parasite in this species. The animals …

This review discusses leishmaniasis in cats and dogs in the United States. Leishmaniasis is
endemic in Foxhound populations in the United States and is still being characterized in this …

Leishmania infantum, an obligate intracellular parasite, is the causative agent of visceral
leishmaniasis (VL) in the Mediterranean Basin and more recently North America. Natural …

Background There is a need for sensitive and specific rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for
canine visceral leishmaniasis. The aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic …

Background This study describes immunological responses, diagnostic features, follow up
and treatment outcomes from seventeen dogs with papular dermatitis due to Leishmania …

Currently, a gold standard diagnostic test for Bartonella infection in dogs is lacking. This
represents a critical limitation for the development and evaluation of new diagnostic tests, as …

The authors provide a review of current knowledge of lymphocytosis in nonneoplastic
conditions. They conclude that the list of major differentials for persistent nonneoplastic …