Natural infection of Equus asinus by Leishmania braziliensis braziliensis-Bahia, Brazil

In Corte de Pedra, Valença, state of Bahia, a donkey, Equus asinus, was found naturally infected with Leishmania braziliensis braziliensis. The parasite was isolated from a lesion located on a castration scar, and identified by means of monoclonal antibodies.

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Published in:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 1986-04, Vol.81 (2), p.237-238
Main Authors: Vexenat, J A, Barretto, A C, Rosa, A de C, Sales, C C, Magalhães, A V
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
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Animals
Brazil
Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous - veterinary
Perissodactyla - parasitology
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Summary:In Corte de Pedra, Valença, state of Bahia, a donkey, Equus asinus, was found naturally infected with Leishmania braziliensis braziliensis. The parasite was isolated from a lesion located on a castration scar, and identified by means of monoclonal antibodies.
ISSN:0074-0276