Leishmania infantum in the reproductive organs of dogs

ABSTRACT: Leishmania infantum causes canine leishmaniasis. Using parasitological and molecular analyses, we identified L. in the reproductive organs of male female dogs. histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, PCR, examined tissue samples from 8 dogs 16 diagnosed with Despite absence macroscopic or microscopic lesions these organs, observed amastigotes testis uterus. PCR sequencing tissues revealed sequences that matched 100% DNA available at GenBank. The presence testicular uterine suggested can harbor parasite without associated lesions, this be especially important vertical venereal transmission leishmaniasis