Rapid detection of human and canine visceral leishmaniasis: Assessment of a latex agglutination test based on the A2 antigen from amastigote forms of Leishmania infantum

► A2 antigen (42-100 kDa) was prepared from amastigote form of Leishmania infantum. ► A good degree of agreement was found between A2-LAT and DAT with human sera (0.914). ► A good degree of agreement was found between A2-LAT and DAT with dog sera (0.968).