Canine visceral leishmaniasis in the Northeast Region of Brazil
Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a zoonosis that affects dogs and other mammals, including humans. Contact with dogs is a major risk factor for humans. This disease is endemic in several regions of Brazil. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Leishmania spp. inf...
Published in: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2016
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40409-016-0069-4 https://doaj.org/article/756198bfc12b4b2daee89a45885ce40e |