Abstract
The Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a chronic and often fatal disease and it is increasing in number in the state of São Paulo, in urban areas as Araçatuba city. According to the Secretary of Epidemiological Surveillance of São Paulo State, the disease is expanding with a high mortality rate, and the Araçatuba region has the largest number of cases in the state. The canine VL is a serious …