Autochthonous Leishmania infantum in Dogs, Zambia, 2021.
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SUBMITTER: Squarre D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8962896 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr
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Autochthonous Leishmania infantum in Dogs, Zambia, 2021.
Squarre David D Chambaro Herman M HM Hayashida Kyoko K Moonga Lavel C LC Qiu Yongjin Y Goto Yasuyuki Y Oparaocha Elizabeth E Mumba Chisoni C Muleya Walter W Bwalya Patricia P Chizimu Joseph J Chembensofu Mwelwa M Simulundu Edgar E Mwasinga Wizaso W Banda Nelly N Mwenda Racheal R Yamagishi Junya J Nalubamba King S KS Banda Fredrick F Munyeme Musso M Sawa Hirofumi H Fandamu Paul P
Emerging infectious diseases 20220401 4
Leishmaniases are neglected tropical diseases of humans and animals. We detected Leishmania infantum in 3 mixed-breed dogs in Zambia that had no travel history outside the country. Our findings suggest presence of and probable emergence of leishmaniasis in Zambia, indicating the need for physicians and veterinarians to consider the disease during diagnosis. ...[more]
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