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ArticleActa parasitologica2024

New Insights into Leishmaniasis in Rabbits Raised in the Northeast Region of Brazil.

Lórena Maciel Santos Silva, Camenas Vieira Barata, Weslania Souza Inacio da Silva, Manuel Benicio Oliveira Neto, Matheus Resende Oliveira, Allan Costa Gomes, André Mota Alves, Janilene de Oliveira Nascimento, Victor Fernando Santana Lima

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Lórena Maciel Santos SilvaPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Camenas Vieira BarataPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Weslania Souza Inacio da SilvaPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Manuel Benicio Oliveira NetoPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Matheus Resende OliveiraPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Allan Costa GomesPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
André Mota AlvesPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Janilene de Oliveira NascimentoLaboratory of Parasitic Diseases, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Victor Fernando Santana LimaPostgraduate Program in Parasite Biology, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil. victor.fslima@gmail.com.

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Abstract

purposeThis 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsOf 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

conclusionThis 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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LeishmaniasisAnimalsAntibodies, ProtozoanBrazilFemaleLeishmaniaMaleRabbitsSkinAntibodies, ProtozoanLagomorphsLeishmaniasisPreventionRabbitsVeterinary diagnosisZoonoses

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