Canine Leishmaniosis: A Silent Burden in Southeast Asia and Elucidating Existing Knowledge Gap
Journal: Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2019-01-18
Authors : Shaharul Nizim N Watanabe M; Abdul Rani PA;
Page : 1-6
Keywords : Leishmania; Southeast Asia; Zoonotic;
Abstract
Canine leishmaniosis is one of the most important canine vector-borne diseases (CVBD) caused by protozoan Leishmania sp. which pose zoonotic threat as some of its species are zoonotic. This parasitic disease is classified as Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) and can be found in parts of the tropics, subtropics and southern Europe. A lot of studies had been carried out across the globe but lack in Southeast Asia, thus its epizootiology is still poorly understood. This article is meant to create awareness of the existence of this zoonotic disease amongst veterinary personnel, scientific community and readers.
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