Table 3.
Characteristics of articles included in the review of cutaneous leishmaniasis in domestic cats
Study | Country | Animals (n) | Leishmania species | Sample / Diagnostic Test | Test reactivity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Figueiredo, et al 200919 | Brazil | 43 | L. braziliensis | Lesion material/Histological | Negative |
Blood/IIF*** | Non-reagent 2.4% | ||||
ELISA** | |||||
Trainoret al 201024 | USA | 8 | L. mexicana amazonensis | Lesion material/Histological | Negative |
PCR* | 62.5% (5) |
PCR: polymerase chain reaction;
ELISA: enzyme immunoassay;
IIF: indirect immunofluorescence.