Abstract
Dogs are considered the main reservoir for visceral leishmaniasis infection in humans, a serious disease that is a relevant public health problem due to its wide geographical distribution. To date, there haven’t been notification of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis (CVL) in official health agencies of Sinop city, state of Mato Grosso. CVL diagnosis is difficult due to the variety of symptoms of the disease. In addition, animals may remain asymptomatic for life. In this study, the frequency of anti Leishmania chagasi antibodies was observed in 201 dogs referred to the clinical routine of the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso, Campus of Sinop, during a 67 days period, through immunochromatographic method (DPP). Obtained results showed that seven animals were positive while one hundred ninety four were negative to the test. This result is relevant as far as it may increase the risk of CVL dispersion to non-endemic areas, highlighting the need of implementation effective measures to quickly detect Leishmania chagasi and prevent epidemiological situations.
Highlights
Frequency of dogs with anti Leishmania Chagasi antibodies by immunochromatographic assay (DPP) in the city of Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Dogs are considered the main reservoir for visceral leishmaniasis infection in humans, a serious disease that is a relevant public health problem due to its wide geographical distribution
The frequency of anti Leishmania chagasi antibodies was observed in 201 dogs referred to the clinical routine of the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso, Campus of Sinop, during a 67 days period, through immunochromatographic method (DPP)
Summary
Frequência de cães com anticorpos anti Leishmania Chagasi por meio do ensaio imunocromatográfico (DPP) na cidade de Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brasil. Frequency of dogs with anti Leishmania Chagasi antibodies by immunochromatographic assay (DPP) in the city of Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Não há notificação de Leishmaniose Visceral Canina (LVC) em órgãos oficiais de saúde do Município de Sinop, Mato Grosso, o diagnóstico da LVC é difícil de ser realizado devido à variedade de sintomas da doença. Observou-se a frequência de anticorpos anti Leishmania chagasi em 201 cães atendidos durante período de 67 dias, apresentando ou não sintomatologia da LVC, junto à rotina clínica do Hospital Veterinário (Hovet) da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Campus de Sinop, por meio do ensaio imunocromatográfico (DPP).
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