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Results of indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT), direct PCR for detection of parasite DNA and parasite isolation performed for detection of Leishmania infantum infection on 69 rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) collected on a natural area in Madrid.
| Test | Sample | Positive samples | % of positive samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| (95% Confidence intervalI) | |||
| IFAT | Sera | 52 | 75.4 (64.0–84.0) |
| Direct PCR | Spleen | 2 | 2.9 (0.8–10.0) |
| Skin | 12 | 17.4 (10.2–2.8) | |
| Isolation | Spleen | 9 | 13.0 (7.0–23.0) |
