Sporotrichosis and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in dogs and cats: similarities and differences

Authors

  • Bernardo B. Gontijo
  • Felipe F. Pavão
  • ,Fernando S. A. Silva
  • Frederico D. Silva
  • Guilherme C. Tavares
  • Guilherme L. Coelho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n38.1250

Keywords:

skin, zoonosis, dogs, cats

Abstract

The Sporotrichosis and leishmaniasis are two skin conditions that affect dogs and cats, and they have a high zoonotic potential. As they have similar lesions in affected animals, it is essential to characterize the epidemiological, symptomatology, diagnosis and effective methods of control, in order to choose the most appropriate therapeutic approach to the case and consequently the protection of human beings regarding these diseases.

Published

2015-09-17

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Sporotrichosis and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in dogs and cats: similarities and differences. (2015). Pubvet, 5(38). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n38.1250