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

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 1986 Apr-Jun;81(2):237-8. doi: 10.1590/s0074-02761986000200016.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brazil
  • Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous / veterinary*
  • Perissodactyla / parasitology*