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	[[file:CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis.png\|thumb\|CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis]] ~~[[file:Leishpositivedog.jpg\|thumb\|Leishpositivedog\|left]]~~ '''Canine leishmaniasis''' is a [[zoonotic]] disease caused by the [[Leishmania]] parasite, which is transmitted by the bite of infected [[sandflies]]. This disease primarily affects [[dogs]], but it can also infect other animals and humans. Canine leishmaniasis is prevalent in regions such as the [[Mediterranean Basin]], [[South America]], and parts of [[Asia]] and [[Africa]].		[[file:CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis.png\|thumb\|CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis]]

			'''Canine leishmaniasis''' is a [[zoonotic]] disease caused by the [[Leishmania]] parasite, which is transmitted by the bite of infected [[sandflies]]. This disease primarily affects [[dogs]], but it can also infect other animals and humans. Canine leishmaniasis is prevalent in regions such as the [[Mediterranean Basin]], [[South America]], and parts of [[Asia]] and [[Africa]].

	==Etiology==		==Etiology==

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[[file:CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis.png|thumb|CanineVisceralLeishmaniasis]] [[file:Leishpositivedog.jpg|thumb|Leishpositivedog|left]] '''Canine leishmaniasis''' is a [[zoonotic]] disease caused by the [[Leishmania]] parasite, which is transmitted by the bite of infected [[sandflies]]. This disease primarily affects [[dogs]], but it can also infect other animals and humans. Canine leishmaniasis is prevalent in regions such as the [[Mediterranean Basin]], [[South America]], and parts of [[Asia]] and [[Africa]].

==Etiology==
The causative agent of canine leishmaniasis is the [[Leishmania infantum]] species. The parasite is transmitted through the bite of infected [[Phlebotomine sandflies]]. Once inside the host, the parasite infects [[macrophages]] and other cells of the [[immune system]].

==Clinical Signs==
The clinical signs of canine leishmaniasis can vary widely, ranging from asymptomatic infections to severe, life-threatening disease. Common symptoms include:
* [[Weight loss]]
* [[Lymphadenopathy]]
* [[Skin lesions]]
* [[Ocular lesions]]
* [[Lameness]]
* [[Renal failure]]

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of canine leishmaniasis involves a combination of clinical signs, serological tests, and molecular techniques. Common diagnostic methods include:
* [[Serology]] (e.g., [[ELISA]], [[IFAT]])
* [[Polymerase chain reaction]] (PCR)
* [[Biopsy]] and histopathology

==Treatment==
Treatment of canine leishmaniasis typically involves the use of antileishmanial drugs such as [[meglumine antimoniate]], [[miltefosine]], and [[allopurinol]]. However, treatment can be challenging due to the chronic nature of the disease and the potential for relapse.

==Prevention==
Preventive measures include:
* Use of [[insect repellent]]s and [[insecticide]]-treated collars
* Keeping dogs indoors during peak sandfly activity times
* Vaccination (where available)

==Prognosis==
The prognosis for dogs with leishmaniasis varies depending on the severity of the disease and the response to treatment. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve the outcome.

==Public Health Implications==
Canine leishmaniasis is a significant public health concern due to its zoonotic potential. Infected dogs can serve as reservoirs for human infection, making control measures essential to reduce the risk of transmission to humans.

==Related Pages==
* [[Leishmaniasis]]
* [[Zoonosis]]
* [[Sandfly]]
* [[Parasite]]
* [[Immune system]]
* [[Serology]]
* [[Polymerase chain reaction]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Veterinary medicine]]
[[Category:Parasitic diseases]]
[[Category:Zoonoses]]
[[Category:Dog diseases]]

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