Serological and infection statuses of dogs from a visceral leishmaniasis-endemic area

• Main Authors: Daniela Farias Laranjeira (Author), Vânia Lúcia Ribeiro da Matta (Author), Thaíse Yumie Tomokane (Author), Mary Marcondes (Author), Carlos Eduardo Pereira Corbet (Author), Márcia Dalastra Laurenti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the serological status of dogs living in a visceral leishmaniasis-endemic area and its correlation with the parasitological condition of the animals. METHODS Canine humoral response was evaluated using the sera of 134 dogs by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and im...