Leishmaniosis of companion animals in Europe: An update

Pennisi, Maria Grazia

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2014.12.023

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“…Taken that cats appear to better control the infection and more rarely manifest the disease, thus acting as persistent source of infection in a natural setting (Pennisi, 2015), the need of continuous surveillance of feline population in endemic areas seems to be a necessity. Moreover, the fact that stray feline population may be even larger than that of dogs in endemic areas (Pennisi, 2015) and that the presence, abundance and space use of cats is heavily dependent on human settlements, raises concerns and further enhances the need for surveillance in feline population and implementation of control measures.…”

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“…However, the prevalence is generally lower than that in the canine population in the same areas (Diakou et al, 2009;Maia et al, 2010;Millan et al, 2011;Miro et al, 2014;Chatzis et al, 2014). Several epidemiological studies, which however were conducted in different levels of endemicity and type of feline populations or using different methodologies, revealed an antibody prevalence of 0-68.5% while the infection prevalence ranged from 0-60.6% (Pennisi, 2015).…”

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“…Feline cases from endemic areas were reported sporadically in the past; thus cats were considered an accidental host for Leishmania spp. However, as the number of pet cats and their health care level increased, case reports of feline leishmaniosis have risen (Pennisi et al, 2013;Pennisi, 2015). The cat was usually considered as a relatively resistant host species to Leishmania spp infection while disease and infection may persist for very long periods .…”

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Molecular investigation and geographical distribution of Leishmania spp infection in stray and owned cats (Felis catus) in Thessaly, central Greece

Giannakopoulos

Tsokana

Papadopoulos

et al. 2018

J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

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In this study we aimed to determine the prevalence of Leishmania spp infection and to report the geographical distribution of Leishmania spp infected cats from Thessaly, central Greece, an endemic region for canine and human leishmaniosis. Blood samples were collected from a total of 150 cats (34 stray and 116 owned) from the area of Thessaly, i.e. Larissa (n=6), Volos (n=94), Trikala (n=30) and Karditsa (n=20). Data on signalment and living conditions were registered for each cat. The samples were tested by Internal Transcribed Spacer 1 nested PCR (ITS1 nested PCR). Geographical Information System (GIS) was used to define the geographical distribution of the Leishmania spp infected cats in relation to the land uses and the altitude. In total, 13.3% (95% CI: 8.3-19.8) of the sampled cats were found positive for Leishmania spp DNA. More precisely, the results are 12.8% (95% CI 6.8-21.2) in Volos, 20% (95% CI 6.8-21.2) in Trikala and 10% (95% CI 12-31.7) in Karditsa while none of the six cats examined from the region of Larissa was found PCR positive. The Leishmania spp infected cats were found in artificial surfaces and associated areas and in cultivated and managed areas with a mean altitude of 81,7 m above sea level (range 14 - 225 ± 51.57 SD). No significant correlation was found between Leishmania spp infection and signalment or living conditions, thus suggest ing that the infection is uniformly distributed among the screened feline population. The findings of this study along with the occurrence of competent vectors of Leishmania infantum in Thessaly, support the hypothesis that cats may serve as a reservoir for Leishmania spp in this region and highlight the need for surveillance in feline population and implementation of control measures. However, the epidemiological role of cats in the maintenance and transmission of Leishmania spp has yet to be defined and deserves further investigation.

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Molecular investigation and geographical distribution of Leishmania spp infection in stray and owned cats (Felis catus) in Thessaly, central Greece

Giannakopoulos

Tsokana

Papadopoulos

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“…Other types of unconventional pets like rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, mice and lab rats are also susceptible of acquiring the disease (8). Leishmaniasis is not a significant disease in bovines.…”

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“…In this reaction the aqueous humor may even be verse infectados por el parásito, existen otras especies tales como felinos y equinos, y como fuente de alimentación para el vector pueden encontrarse bovinos y aves domésticas. Otro tipo de mascotas no convencionales como conejos, gerbos, hámsters, ratas y ratones de laboratorio, son susceptibles de adquirir la enfermedad (8). La leishmaniosis no es una enfermedad significativa en los bovinos, en los equinos se han reportado casos, igual en ovinos, cabras y ganado en África además de un caso de un porcino en Sudamérica.…”

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Canine Leishmaniosis: tools for diagnosis in veterinary practice in Colombia

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B³

et al. 2015

Rev MVZ Córdoba

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The objective of this article is to perform a critical analysis and guide veterinarians in the management of canine Leishmaniosis. A systematic literature review was performed between 2005 and 2014 including scientific papers which take into account experiences and reports of: pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical presentation, treatment, vaccination, prevention and control strategies. We discuss the different aspects of VL management and aspects that should be taken into account depending on the country, after a patient is suspected or confirmed as positive, including the possibility of euthanasia. We describe the different clinical manifestations of the disease, diagnosis, signs and treatment of canine leishmaniosis. Canine leishmaniosis is present in different parts of the country, therefore it must be considered as a possible differential diagnosis in the veterinary clinic, in patients with dermatological and systemic signs that are compatible with various diseases. In Colombia, the patients diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis could be treated and have a favorable prognosis, whereas in canines with diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis euthanasia should be considered because of the public health implications.Key words: Diagnosis differential, leishmania, reservoirs, zoonoses (Source: DeSC). RESUMENSe realiza un análisis crítico con el fin de orientar a los médicos veterinarios en el tema de Leishmaniosis canina. Se realizó una revisión de literatura a partir del año 2005 de manera sistemática considerando artículos científicos donde se tuvieran en cuenta experiencias y reportes de la patogenia, diagnóstico, presentación clínica de la enfermedad, tratamiento, la vacunación, el abordaje de los casos, estrategias de prevención y control y las consideraciones que se deben tener, según el país, ante la sospecha o confirmación de un paciente positivo, entre estos aspectos, la eutanasia. Se presentan las diferentes manifestaciones clínicas de la enfermedad, el diagnóstico, los signos y tratamiento de un paciente sospechoso para leishmaniosis canina, a manera de orientación para el profesional de la clínica veterinaria. La leishmaniosis canina se encuentra presente en diferentes partes del país, por lo que debe considerarse como posible diagnóstico diferencial en la clínica veterinaria, en pacientes con signos dermatológicos y sistémicos que son compatibles con diversas enfermedades. En Colombia, los pacientes diagnosticados con leishmaniosis cutánea podrían ser tratados y tener un pronóstico favorable, mientras que en los caninos con diagnóstico de leishmaniosis visceral debe considerarse la eutanasia por las implicaciones en salud pública.Palabras clave: Diagnóstico diferencial, leishmania, reservorios, zoonosis (Fuentes: DeSc). REVISIÓN DE LITERATURARev.MVZ Córdoba 20(3):4822-4842, 2015. ISSN: 0122-0268 4823 INTRODUCCIÓNLa Leishmaniosis es una enfermedad transmitida por vectores a los seres humanos y animales. Es causada por parásitos protozoarios del género Leishmania. Los caninos son susceptibles de adquir...

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Reigning Cats and Dogs

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Leishmaniosis of companion animals in Europe: An update

Cited by 102 publications

References 179 publications

Molecular investigation and geographical distribution of Leishmania spp infection in stray and owned cats (Felis catus) in Thessaly, central Greece

Molecular investigation and geographical distribution of Leishmania spp infection in stray and owned cats (Felis catus) in Thessaly, central Greece

Canine Leishmaniosis: tools for diagnosis in veterinary practice in Colombia

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