Canine leishmaniosis in the Old and New Worlds: unveiled similarities and differences.
Trends Parasitol 2012;
28:531-8. [PMID:
22995719 DOI:
10.1016/j.pt.2012.08.007]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2012] [Revised: 08/19/2012] [Accepted: 08/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Canine leishmaniosis is a potentially life-threatening disease which is spreading geographically in the Old and New Worlds, where different diagnostic procedures, treatments, and control strategies are currently in place. This Opinion article outlines the similarities and differences between canine leishmaniosis in the Old and New Worlds, with emphasis on South America and Europe. Finally, it calls the attention of veterinary and public health authorities to standardize and improve practices for diagnosing, treating, and preventing the disease.
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