Improving the reference standard for the diagnosis of canine visceral leishmaniasis: a challenge for current and future tests

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

We concluded that improving the sensitivity of serum testing for diagnosing asymptomatic dogs must constitute a priority in the process of developing new diagnostic tests to be used in the visceral leishmaniasis control program in Brazil.

Authors: Ana Izabel Passarella Teixeira, Débora Marcolino Silva, Tamires Vital, Nadjar Nitz, Bruna de Carvalho, Mariana Hecht, Diana Oliveira, Edward Oliveira, Ana Rabello, Gustavo Adolfo Sierra Romero

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/0074-02760180452

Publish Year: 2019