TITLE:
Feline Leishmaniasis: A Review on Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
AUTHORS:
Bruna Mauri Dias, Luis Fernando Rezende Flegler, Maria Eduarda Pandini Foletto, Luiza Corteletti Torezani, Ana Clara Chagas da Silva, Maira Damaceno Ribeiro, Mariana Caetano Teixeira, Clairton Marcolongo Pereira
KEYWORDS:
Feline, Lesihamania spp., Epidemiology, Clinical Signs, Review
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.8 No.4,
April
22,
2021
ABSTRACT:
Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by the protozoan of the genus Leishmania. It is a tropical disease, considered endemic worldwide and the natural infection occurs through the bite of infected sandflies of the genus Lutzomya. Dogs are considered the main zoonotic reservoirs of this parasite and cats are considered to be potential reservoirs of this disease. Thus, the objective of the study was to review the epidemiology, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of feline leishmaniasis.