Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3423234 | Trends in Parasitology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Canine leishmaniosis is a potentially life-threatening disease which is spreading geographically in the Old and New Worlds, where different diagnostic procedures, treatments, and control strategies are currently in place. This Opinion article outlines the similarities and differences between canine leishmaniosis in the Old and New Worlds, with emphasis on South America and Europe. Finally, it calls the attention of veterinary and public health authorities to standardize and improve practices for diagnosing, treating, and preventing the disease.
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Authors
Filipe Dantas-Torres, Laia Solano-Gallego, Gad Baneth, Vitor Marcio Ribeiro, Milena de Paiva-Cavalcanti, Domenico Otranto,