Seroprevalence of anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies in rural dogs from the city of Monte Negro, State of Rondônia, Brazil

Rev Bras Parasitol Vet. 2010 Jan-Mar;19(1):71-2. doi: 10.1590/s1984-29612010000100015.

Abstract

The present study assessed the prevalence of anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies in dogs from the city of Monte Negro, State of Rondônia, Brazil. ELISA (NE ≥ 3) and IFAT (≥ 1:40) were used to evaluate 161 serum samples collected from rural dogs from Monte Negro. Forty-five (27.9%) dogs were positive by ELISA tests and five (3.1%) were positive by IFAT. The present study showed for the first time the frequency of exposure to Leishmania spp. in dogs in the State of Rondônia, Amazon Region.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
  • Brazil
  • Dogs / blood*
  • Leishmania / immunology*
  • Leishmaniasis / blood
  • Leishmaniasis / epidemiology*
  • Leishmaniasis / veterinary*
  • Rural Health
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Urban Health

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan