Detection of <it>Leishmania</it> parasites in the testis of a dog affected by orchitis: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transmission of canine leishmaniasis (CanL), a severe infection caused by <it>L. infantum,</it> usually occurs through the sand fly bite to the vertebrate host. A venereal route of transmission has also been suggested, bu...

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Main Authors: Manna Laura, Paciello Orlando, Morte Rossella, Gravino Angelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dog
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/216