Abstract

BURNA, A.N; CATUOGNO, M.S; MIRAD, A  and  MACCIO, O.A. Diagnóstico inmunohistoquímico de un caso de leishmaniosis visceral canina. Rev. vet. [online]. 2012, vol.23, n.2, pp.144-146. ISSN 1669-6840.

For the diagnosis of leishmaniosis clinical examinations, although highly variable and nonspecific, serves to guide the diagnosis, provided they are supported by a comprehensive anamnesis with relevant epidemiological data such as: habitat, exposure time to the vector, and geography. Parasitological diagnosis is based on observation of the parasite by smear or biopsy material obtained from spleen, bone marrow or lymph node. Determining techniques are polymerase chain reaction (PCR), xenodiagnosis (infection of phlebotomus) and immunohistochemistry. The aim of this paper was to report the final diagnosis by immunohistochemistry of a case of visceral leishmaniosis with characteristic signs and symptoms of the disease. The immunohistochemical study revealed the presence of leishmania amastigotes in all organs of the abdominal cavity and chest confirming the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniosis. It is worth mentioning the observation of the parasite in the ovary of the animal.

Keywords : Dog; Visceral leishmaniosis; Immunohistochemistry; Diagnosis.

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