Publications

seroepidemiological survey on canine leishmaniasis among dogs from an urban area of brazil.	a cross-sectional seroepidemiological survey on canine leishmaniasis among pet dogs was carried out in an urban area in the state of pernambuco (brazil) where human cases of visceral leishmaniasis have sporadically been reported. using an indirect fluorescent antibody test, anti-leishmania antibodies were detected in 130 out of 322 dogs, confirming previous exposure to leishmania parasites. the overall seroprevalence found was 40.3% (95% confidence interval: 34.9-45.9). data analysis revealed th ...	2006	16621286
[prevalence of anti-leishmania spp antibodies in dogs from garanhuns, in the middle scrub zone (agreste) of pernambuco].	considering the unknown situation regarding canine visceral leishmaniasis in garanhuns, this study had the aim of investigating occurrences of anti-leishmania spp antibodies in domesticated and partially domesticated dogs, and the possible risk factors involved.	2010	20305967