Serological and Molecular Findings of <i>Leishmania</i> Infection in Healthy Donkeys (<i>Equus asinus</i>) from a Canine Leishmaniosis Endemic Focus in Tuscany, Italy: A Preliminary Report

Serological and Molecular Findings of <i>Leishmania</i> Infection in Healthy Donkeys (<i>Equus asinus</i>) from a Canine Leishmaniosis Endemic Focus in Tuscany, Italy: A Preliminary Report

<i>Leishmania</i> parasites are considered to be emergent zoonotic pathogens, which is a new concept regarding their epidemiology and the identification of novel animal hosts. The present study is the first in Italy to evaluate anti <i>Leishmania</i> seroprevalence, and the f...

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Main Authors: Simona Nardoni, Iolanda Altomonte, Federica Salari, Mina Martini, Francesca Mancianti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
donkey
<i>Leishmania</i>
seroprevalence
Italy
IFAT
PCR
emerging protozoa
new animal hosts
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/3/99

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