The first case report of trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi in Uruguay.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
; 11: 19-21, 2018 01.
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Trypanosoma evansi, the causal agent of Surra, is a salivarian African trypanosoma introduced in America during the 15th century. In this study we report the first case of African trypanosomiasis in Uruguay. We describe clinical signs and the evolution of the disease on an Uruguayan Cimarron dog, as well as the isolation and molecular characterization of the Trypanosoma evansi reported strain. This constitutes the first case of Surra in Uruguay, showing the expansion of the parasite to the south of the American continent. Future work is needed to identify the vector and possible reservoirs in order to avoid the spread of the disease. The epidemiological relevance of the findings are discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Tripanossomíase Africana
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Doenças do Cão
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Cães
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Uruguay
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Holanda