Vectorborne Transmission of Leishmania infantum from Hounds, United States

Vectorborne Transmission of Leishmania infantum from Hounds, United States

Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by predominantly vectorborne Leishmania spp. In the United States, canine visceral leishmaniasis is common among hounds, and L. infantum vertical transmission among hounds has been confirmed. We found that L. infantum from hounds remains infective in sandfl...

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Main Authors: Robert G. Schaut, Maricela Robles-Murguia, Rachel Juelsgaard, Kevin J. Esch, Lyric C. Bartholomay, Marcelo Ramalho-Ortigao, Christine A. Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
zoonotic
emerging
vector-borne
canine
Leishmania
protozoa
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/12/14-1167_article

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