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Vectorborne Transmission ofLeishmania infantumfrom Hounds, United States

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by predominantly vectorborne Leishmania spp. In the United States, canine visceral leishmaniasis is common among hounds, and L. infantum vertical transmission among hounds has been confirmed. We found that L. infantum from hounds remains infective in sandflies, underscoring the risk for human exposure by vectorborne transmission.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid2112.141167

Authors: Robert G. Schaut, Maricela Robles-Murguia, Rachel Juelsgaard, Kevin J. Esch, Lyric C. Bartholomay, Marcelo Ramalho-Ortigao, Christine A. Petersen

Institutions: University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Iowa State University, Kansas State University

Language: English

Topic: Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Morris Animal Foundation, Pfizer, Iowa State University, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Awards: G3512184508, G620170796

OpenAlex ID: W2413640223

FWCI: 1.629

Cites: 16

Cited by: 35

Related to: 10