2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.11.013
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Molecular characterization of Leishmania infantum in domestic cats in a region of Brazil endemic for human and canine visceral leishmaniasis

Abstract: Leishmaniasis is a "neglected tropical disease" and serious public health issue in Brazil. While dogs are recognized as particularly important reservoirs, recent reports of domestic cats infected with Leishmania sp. in urban areas suggest their participation in the epidemiological chain of the parasite in endemic areas. The aim of this study was to screen domestic cats for Leishmania sp. infection in an area where human and canine visceral leishmaniasis are endemic, followed by the identification of the specie… Show more

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“…detected in dogs and L. infantum is the species most frequently reported in both dogs and cats in the Old World and in Central and South America. Leishmania infantum has been detected in cats in Mediterranean countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus), Iran and Brazil (Pennisi et al, 2015a;Can et al, 2016;Attipa et al, 2017;Metzdorf et al, 2017). Zymodeme MON1 is the most frequently characterized zymodeme in dogs, cats and humans in the Mediterranean area Pennisi et al, 2015a;Pratlong et al, 2013).…”
Section: Etiology Diffusion and Transmissionmentioning
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“…detected in dogs and L. infantum is the species most frequently reported in both dogs and cats in the Old World and in Central and South America. Leishmania infantum has been detected in cats in Mediterranean countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus), Iran and Brazil (Pennisi et al, 2015a;Can et al, 2016;Attipa et al, 2017;Metzdorf et al, 2017). Zymodeme MON1 is the most frequently characterized zymodeme in dogs, cats and humans in the Mediterranean area Pennisi et al, 2015a;Pratlong et al, 2013).…”
Section: Etiology Diffusion and Transmissionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, blood transfusion could be a source of infection in cats as it is proven in dogs and humans. In endemic areas healthy cats − similarly to healthy dogs and humans − can be found positive at blood PCR (Pennisi et al, 2015b;Can et al, 2016;Persichetti et al, 2016;Attipa et al, 2017;Akhtardanesh et al, 2017;Brianti et al, 2017;Diakou et al, 2017;Metzdorf et al, 2017;Otranto et al, 2017).…”
Section: Etiology Diffusion and Transmissionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nas Américas, onde a leishmaniose visceral é altamente prevalente, os cães são considerados os principais reservatórios domésticos para (VL), por Leishmania infantum. Os gatos estão se tornando mais populares como animais de companhia e nos últimos anos, casos de leishmaniose visceral felina (FVL) foram confirmados em diferentes regiões do Brasil, incluindo a região Centro Oeste que é considerada área endêmica para leishmaniose em humanos (Sousa et al, 2014;DUARTE et al, 2010;NOÉ et al, 2015;Metzdorf et al, 2017). O gato sintomático pode apresentar uma única manifestação clínica ou ainda sinais clínicos inespecíficos, que comumente incluem lesões nodulares ou ulceradas no focinho, lábios, orelhas e pálpebras e alopecia, sem sofrer da doença (Poli et al, 2002;Pirajá et al, 2013;NOÉ et al, 2015;Metzdorf et al, 2017).…”
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“…Os gatos estão se tornando mais populares como animais de companhia e nos últimos anos, casos de leishmaniose visceral felina (FVL) foram confirmados em diferentes regiões do Brasil, incluindo a região Centro Oeste que é considerada área endêmica para leishmaniose em humanos (Sousa et al, 2014;DUARTE et al, 2010;NOÉ et al, 2015;Metzdorf et al, 2017). O gato sintomático pode apresentar uma única manifestação clínica ou ainda sinais clínicos inespecíficos, que comumente incluem lesões nodulares ou ulceradas no focinho, lábios, orelhas e pálpebras e alopecia, sem sofrer da doença (Poli et al, 2002;Pirajá et al, 2013;NOÉ et al, 2015;Metzdorf et al, 2017). Linfadenopatia, alterações oculares, renais, hepáticas e da cavidade oral são os achados não cutâneos mais frequentes, encontrados isoladamente ou em combinação com sinais cutâneos (Pirajá et al, 2013;Oliveira et al, 2015;NOÉ et al, 2015;Metzdorf et al, 2017).…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
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