Aspectos hematológicos de cães soropositivos para leishmaniose visceral no município de Fortaleza, Ceará / Hematologic findings in seropositive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará

ABSTRACT

Although limited, blood tests are important to evaluate the clinical status of the animaland determine the prognosis of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate thehematologic profile of 62 serologically positive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis. Anemia,hyperproteinemia, and eosinopenia were the most frequent changes. These findings maybe a tool for suspicion of leishmaniasis, especially in high prevalence areas.