Abstract
Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis (CVL) has a high zoonotic and pathological potential, causing a major impact on the immune system of affected dogs. For a suspected CVL to be confirmed, it is necessary to perform serological and molecular tests that have high sensitivity and are more reliable. The main tests used for the diagnosis are ELISA and IFAT tests, being those with higher sensitivity and specificity among immunological tests. The aim of this review was to describe the main immunological and molecular tests for CVL, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each assay, as well as their usefulness in concluding the diagnosis and management of the affected animal.
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