< i > Leishmania infantum < /i > xenodiagnosis from vertically infected dogs reveals significant skin tropism

Conclusions/SignificanceTogether, our data implicate skin parasite burden and earlier clinical status as stronger indicators of outward transmission potential than blood parasite burden. Our studies of a population of dogs without vector transmission highlights the need to consider canine vertical transmission in surveillance and prevention strategies.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research