Table 1 Results of ELISA serology and PCR in dogs and cats from the animal shelter
Diagnostic assay | Animal status | Dogs n (%) | Cats n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Serology | Positive | 22 (36.6) | 50 (74.6) |
Borderline | 4 (6.6) | 14 (20.9) | |
Negative | 34 (56.6) | 3 (4.5) | |
Total | 60 | 67 | |
PCR (Leishmania ITS1 HRM and kDNA) | Positive | 15 (25.0) | 11 (16.4) |
Negative | 45 (75.0) | 56 (83.6) | |
Total | 60 | 67 | |
Positive by serology and PCR | Â | 11 (18.3) | 8 (11.9) |
Positive by serology and/or PCR | Â | 26 (43.3) | 53 (79.1) |