Immunological and molecular diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis: Review

Authors

  • KEILA BATISTA FURB - UNIVERSIDADE REGIONAL DE BLUMENAU
  • Leonardo Marchetti MOTTA Universidade Regional de Blumenau
  • Kaio Gutieres EBERT Universidade Regional de Blumenau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n08a886.1-7

Keywords:

Dogs, immunodiagnosis, clinical parasitology, Trypanosomatidae

Abstract

Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis (CVL) has a high zoonotic and pathological potential, causing a major impact on the immune system of affected dogs. For a suspected CVL to be confirmed, it is necessary to perform serological and molecular tests that have high sensitivity and are more reliable. The main tests used for the diagnosis are ELISA and IFAT tests, being those with higher sensitivity and specificity among immunological tests. The aim of this review was to describe the main immunological and molecular tests for CVL, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each assay, as well as their usefulness in concluding the diagnosis and management of the affected animal.

Published

2021-08-03

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Immunological and molecular diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis: Review. (2021). Pubvet, 15(08). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n08a886.1-7

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