A Case Series on Infection in Llamas and Alpacas in a Semi-Intensive Breeding System in Southern Brazil.

The South American Camelids (CSA), including llamas () and alpacas (), are primarily concentrated in the Andean countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, where they represent an important source of income for the local population. In Brazil, their captive breeding, although recent, has gained significant attention. These animals can act as potential carriers and transmitters of diseases, especially those with zoonotic potential.