Table 2. Number and prevalence of dogs positive to L. infantum (Li) and/or L. tarentolae (Lt) by IFAT and qPCR based on the geographical origin.
Test | IFAT | qPCR | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Li | Lt | Li + Lt | Li | |
Lampedusa (n = 99) | 19 (19.2%) | 2 (2.0%) | 32 (32.3%) | 1 (1.0%) |
Linosa (n = 50) | 4 (8.0%) | 0 | 2 (4.0%) | 1 (2.0%) |
TOT (n = 149) | 23 (15.4%) | 2 (1.3%) | 34 (22.8%) | 2 (1.3%) |