Canine Leishmaniosis: tools for diagnosis in veterinary practice in Colombia
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2015, Vol 20, Issue 3
Abstract
The objective of this article is to perform a critical analysis and guide veterinarians in the management of canine Leishmaniosis. A systematic literature review was performed between 2005 and 2014 including scientific papers which take into account experiences and reports of: pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical presentation, treatment, vaccination, prevention and control strategies. We discuss the different aspects of VL management and aspects that should be taken into account depending on the country, after a patient is suspected or confirmed as positive, including the possibility of euthanasia. We describe the different clinical manifestations of the disease, diagnosis, signs and treatment of canine leishmaniosis. Canine leishmaniosis is present in different parts of the country, therefore it must be considered as a possible differential diagnosis in the veterinary clinic, in patients with dermatological and systemic signs that are compatible with various diseases. In Colombia, the patients diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis could be treated and have a favorable prognosis, whereas in canines with diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis euthanasia should be considered because of the public health implications.
Authors and Affiliations
Víctor Acero P, DMV *| Asociación Nacional de Médicos Veterinarios de Colombia (AMEVEC), Bogotá, Colombia.Correspondencia: sepulvic@gmail.com., Perla Ángel B, DMV| Clínica Protectora de Animales, Bogotá, Colombia., Esther Fonseca B, DMV| Clínica Veterinaria Animaux S.A.S., Bogotá, Colombia., Lluís Ferrer, Ph. D| Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA 01536., Xavier Roura, Ph. D| Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Hospital Clínic Veterinari, Bellaterra 08193, Barcelona, Spain.
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