A preliminary investigation of serological tools for the detection of Onchocerca lupi infection in dogs

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Giannelli, Alessio;Cantacessi, Cinzia;Graves, Patricia;Becker, Luke;Campbell, Bronwyn Evelyn;Dantas-Torres, Filipe;Otranto, Domenico
Patricia Graves
Abstract

Onchocerca lupi is a neglected filarioid causing nodular lesions associated with acute or chronic ocular disease in dogs. Despite the recent appraisal of its zoonotic potential, human cases are increasingly reported in the Old and New Worlds. Therefore, the development of accurate tools for the rapid diagnosis of O. lupi infections in dogs is becoming a priority. In this study, we conducted a preliminary investigation aimed at evaluating the usefulness of a commercially available ELISA test for the detection of O. lupi antigens in canine sera. The potential use of this tool for larger epidemiological studies of canine onchocerciasis is discussed.

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Parasitology Research

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Parasitology Research

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113

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1432-1955

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5

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Springer

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10.1007/s00436-014-3844-6