Canine visceral leishmaniasis: Diagnosis and management of the reservoir living among us

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2018

Autores

Travi, BL (Autor) Outra; Anabela Cordeiro da Silva (Autor) FFUP; Dantas Torres, F (Autor) Outra; Miro, G (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Vol. 12

ISSN: 1935-2727

Editora: Public Library of Science

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 17 Citações

Scopus - 54 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00N-M56

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006082

Abstract (EN): This article reviews essential topics of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) due to Leishmania infantum infection. It focuses on the current serological and molecular diagnostic methods used in epidemiological research and veterinary clinics to diagnose CVL and includes new point-of-care (POC) tests under development. The efficacy of different treatment regimens on the clinical improvement and infectiousness of dogs is also addressed. In the last section, the review provides a critical appraisal of the effectiveness of different control measures that have been implemented to curb disease transmission.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 13