Abstract
Herein, we assessed the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Leishmania infantum in dogs in Garanhuns, Northeastern Brazil. Sera samples (n = 242) were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The spatial distribution of dogs seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies was evaluated using kernel density estimation. A total of 2.4% (6/242) of the animals were seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies. The kernel map showed their distribution to be heterogeneous over the city, with a hotspot in the northeastern region. The reported data illustrate the circulation of parasites of the genus Leishmania in a canine population.
Highlights
We assessed the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Leishmania infantum in dogs in Garanhuns, Northeastern Brazil
The kernel map showed their distribution to be heterogeneous over the city, with a hotspot in the northeastern region
The reported data illustrate the circulation of parasites of the genus Leishmania in a canine population
Summary
Abstract Introduction: we assessed the seroprevalence and spatial distribution of Leishmania infantum in dogs in Garanhuns, Northeastern Brazil. The spatial distribution of dogs seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies was evaluated using kernel density estimation. Results: A total of 2.4% (6/242) of the animals were seropositive for anti-Leishmania infantum antibodies.
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