ABSTRACT
Objective:
In this study, we aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of canine leishmaniosis among dogs that live in the town center due to a lack of data on the prevalence of canine leishmaniasis (CanL) in Edirne.
Methods:
In the present study, 37 dogs living in a municipal dog and cat shelter in Edirne were screened for leishmaniosis by the ındirect fluorescent antibody test
Results:
All samples were found to be seronegative.
Conclusion:
Our study is a preliminary study for Edirne. We wish to perform a large-scale seroepidemiological study with a larger number of dogs from different regions and identify Phlebotomus species.
Keywords: Leishmania infantum, Canine leishmaniasis, Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test, Edirne, Turkey
