First Report of Autochthonous Canine Leishmaniasis in Hong Kong

Canine leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by <i>Leishmania infantum</i>; transmitted by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies. <i>Leishmania infantum</i> amastigotes were identified by cytology from a locally born Hong Kong dog exhibiting nasal, cutaneous, and systemic...

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Main Authors: Jeanine Sandy, Anthony Matthews, Yaarit Nachum-Biala, Gad Baneth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/9/1873