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ABSTRACT:Although canine distemper is enzootic worldwide and has a wide host range, there are no reports of canine distemper virus in crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous) that provide information on virus phylogeny and histopathologic lesions. The objective of this study is report and describe canine distemper in a crab-eating fox (C. thous), with a focus on the phylogeny of the virus strain and the histopathologic lesions in the animal.

A space-time analysis of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL) in humans in 1 . Dogs are considered important reservoir hosts in urban areas as they carry the agent for long periods of time, favoring biologic vector-borne infections and, as a result, maintenance of protozoa 2,3 . In human begins, AVL is described as a serious disease and early diagnosis and treatment are vital to avoid fatalities 4,5 .In Brazil, AVL affects most parts of the national territory and represents an important public health issue, especially in fast-growing urban areas. Recent data shows that cases reported in this country make up 90% of all cases registered in Latin America 5 . In the State of São Paulo, canine visceral leishmaniasis occurs in 71 cities while the human form is present in 52 urban centers 6 .Despite the prevention and control measures implemented in the State of São Paulo, human and canine AVL are still spreading 6 . One of the most affected cities is Bauru, where 354 human cases were confirmed between 2003 (data collected up to April 2011 7 . Up to date, the space-time pattern of this disease in the City of São Paulo has not been evaluated, emphasizing the need for studies that address this question.ARTIGO ARTICLE