The control of Leishmania infections relies primarily on chemotherapy. The arsenal of drugs
available for treating Leishmania infections is limited and includes pentavalent antimonials …

In recent years, vector-borne parasitic and bacterial diseases have emerged or re-emerged
in many geographical regions causing global health and economic problems that involve …

Leishmania infantum (syn. L. chagasi) is the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL)
in the New World (NW) with endemic regions extending from southern USA to northern …

Leishmaniasis causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease is endemic
in developing countries of tropical regions, and in recent years economic globalization and …

Background Dogs are the predominant domestic reservoir for human L. infantum infection.
Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) is an emerging problem in some US dog breeds, with …

Blood transfusion is an important routine practice in veterinary medicine that generally
involves the use of whole blood. Permanent blood donors must be vaccinated against viral …

Leishmania infantum, an etiologic agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis, is widespread
among foxhounds in the United States. Although sand flies are widely distributed throughout …

The extinction of species across the globe is accelerating, directly or indirectly due to human
activities. Biological impoverishment, habitat fragmentation, climate change, increasing …

In both dogs and humans Leishmania infantum infection is more prevalent than disease, as
infection often does not equate with clinical disease. Previous studies additively indicate that …

This book is designed to provide the veterinary practitioner, student, breeder, and pet owner
with a complete and quick reference to the diagnosis and management of breed related …