Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Infection in Dogs from Portugal.

Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) caused by is an important zoonosis in southwestern European countries where this disease is endemic, and dogs, as domestic animals in close contact with humans, are the reservoir hosts for the parasite. In Portugal, CanL is of relevant veterinary concern. The previous national study revealed an overall seroprevalence of 6.