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Canine antibody response to Lutzomyia longipalpis saliva in endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis.

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Author(s):
Luís Fábio da Silva Batista ; Vânia Lúcia Ribeiro da Matta [2] ; Thaise Yumie Tomokane [3] ; Acácio Duarte Pacheco [4] ; Fernando Tobias Silveira ; Claudio Nazaretian Rossi [6] ; Mary Marcondes [7] ; Márcia Dalastra Laurenti [8]
Total Authors: 8
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical; v. 49, n. 3, p. 361-364, 2016-06-00.
Abstract

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Canine exposure to Lutzomyia longipalpis bites and the potential of Leishmania infantum transmissibility for the vector were evaluated. METHODS Immunoglobulin G (IgG) anti-Lu longipalpis saliva and -L. infantum, and blood parasite load were determined in dogs from endemic areas of visceral leishmaniasis. RESULTS Blood parasitism was similar between symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs. IgG anti-L. infantum was higher in symptomatic dogs, but IgG anti-Lu. longipalpis saliva was mostly observed in higher titers in asymptomatic dogs, indicating vector preference for feeding on asymptomatic dogs. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest a pivotal role of asymptomatic dogs in L. infantum transmission in endemic areas. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/50285-9 - Clinical, immunological features and its correlation with genetic markers in canine visceral leishmaniasis
Grantee:Marcia Dalastra Laurenti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants