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New Insights into Leishmaniasis in Rabbits Raised in the Northeast Region of Brazil.
Silva, Lórena Maciel Santos; Barata, Camenas Vieira; da Silva, Weslania Souza Inacio; Neto, Manuel Benicio Oliveira; Oliveira, Matheus Resende; Gomes, Allan Costa; Alves, André Mota; de Oliveira Nascimento, Janilene; Lima, Victor Fernando Santana.
Afiliação
  • Silva LMS; Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Barata CV; Laboratory of Animal Parasitic Diseases, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • da Silva WSI; Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Neto MBO; Laboratory of Animal Parasitic Diseases, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Oliveira MR; Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Gomes AC; Laboratory of Animal Parasitic Diseases, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Alves AM; Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • de Oliveira Nascimento J; Laboratory of Animal Parasitic Diseases, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe, Brazil.
  • Lima VFS; Postgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Acta Parasitol ; 2024 Sep 15.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39278997
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of leishmaniasis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, and to evaluate the associated clinical signs.

METHODS:

A total of 31 rabbits from urban and rural areas were clinically examined using cytological, immunological, and serological tests. Blood and cytological samples were collected and analysed for the presence of Leishmania parasites and antibodies. Immunochromatographic tests were used to screen for anti-Leishmania antibodies, and cytological analysis of skin lesions was performed to detect the presence of Leishmania amastigotes.

RESULTS:

Of the rabbits tested, 19.35% were reactive in the anti-Leishmania antibody screening, and 3.33% tested positive for Leishmania amastigotes in skin lesion cytology. Clinical signs included cachexia, lymphadenomegaly, dehydration, apathy, dermatitis, ophthalmopathy, and alopecia. Cytological analysis revealed pyogranulomatous inflammation with Leishmania amastigotes present. The findings suggest that leishmaniasis is present among domestic rabbits in this region

CONCLUSION:

This study demonstrates the presence of leishmaniasis in domestic rabbits in the Northeast of Brazil. The findings underline the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in preventing the spread of the disease, and highlight the need for further research into the role of rabbits as potential reservoirs of Leishmania.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Acta Parasitol Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Acta Parasitol Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça