Clinical leishmaniasis in dogs living in the UK

P. Silvestrini; D. Batchelor; K. Allenspach; C. Maunder; M. Seth; A. Mas; T. Hill; G. Serrano; X. Roura; M. Planellas; A. J. German; J. Pastor

doi:10.1111/jsap.12503

Clinical leishmaniasis in dogs living in the UK

P. Silvestrini^*
, D. Batchelor
, K. Allenspach
, C. Maunder
, M. Seth
, A. Mas
, T. Hill
, G. Serrano
, X. Roura
, M. Planellas
, A. J. German
, J. Pastor

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of leishmaniasis in a canine population in the UK and to describe clinical presentation, clinicopathological abnormalities, therapeutic protocols and outcome in this non-endemic country.

Materials and Methods: Medical records of dogs diagnosed with leishmaniasis at referral centres in the UK were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: The prevalence was between 0.007 and 0.04% with a higher number of cases in southern England. All dogs had a history of travel to or from an endemic country. Lethargy, dermatological signs, decreased appetite and lameness were the most common reasons for presentation. Allopurinol was used alone in the majority of cases.

Clinical significance: Although rare, CanL in the UK should be considered in patients showing compatible clinical signs and with a history of travel to or from endemic areas.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	453–458
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Small Animal Practice
Volume	57
Issue number	9
Early online date	1 Jun 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12503
Publication status	Published - Sept 2016

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Keywords

Canine
Infectious Disease
Leishmania
UK

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