Comparison of a qualitative immunochromatographic test with two quantitative serological assays for the detection of antibodies to Leishmania infantum in dogs

Comparison of a qualitative immunochromatographic test with two quantitative serological assays for the detection of antibodies to Leishmania infantum in dogs

Abstract Canine leishmaniosis is a disease caused by Leishmania infantum, a vector-borne parasite. Due to the zoonotic potential of canine leishmaniosis, infected dogs must be identified. Serological assays are the most common methods for the detection of L. infantum infection in dogs used in veteri...

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Main Authors: Sergio Villanueva-Saz, Asier Basurco, Víctor Martín, Antonio Fernández, Araceli Loste, María Teresa Verde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Diagnostic techniques and procedures
Immunoglobulins
Canine leishmaniosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0473-1

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