[Canine leishmaniasis in the region of Enfidha (Central Tunisia). Assessment of seroprevalence with direct agglutination (DAT) and indirect immunofluorescence (IFAT)].
In order to assess canine leishmaniasis prevalence rate in Enfidha area, considered to be the most important kala-azar focus in Sousse Governorate, a serological survey was carried out in 6 localities. 265 sera were examined by DAT and IFAT. 16 (6.03%) showed positive results for anti-leishmania antibodies with significant variations according to the locality. A fairly DAT-IFAT good correlation was observed.
Ben Said
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Laboratoire de Parasitologie, Faculté de Médecine, Sousse, Tunisie.
Jaiem
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Smoorenburg
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Semiao-Santos
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Ben Rachid
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el Harith
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D000372:Agglutination Tests; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000662:veterinary*; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D014416:Tunisia / Q000453:epidemiology
La leishmaniose canine dans la région d'Enfidha (Tunisie centrale). Estimation de la séro-prévalence par agglutination directe (DAT) et immunofluorescence indirecte (IFAT).