Antibodies to , spp., and spp. in Free-Ranging Six-Banded Armadillos () from Northeastern Brazil.

Antibodies to pathogens of public health importance were investigated in 33 free-ranging six-banded armadillos () from Brazil. The frequency of seropositive animals for , spp., and spp.

Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with canine visceral leishmaniasis in the State of Paraíba, Brazil.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with canine visceral leishmaniasis in Paraíba State.

Methods: Blood samples were collected from 411 dogs in four municipalities of Paraíba State. The seroprevalence was assessed by using ELISA.

Ehrlichia canis and Rickettsia spp. in dogs from urban areas in Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil.

The aims of our study was to identify Ehrlichia canis and antibodies against Rickettsia spp. belonging to the spotted fever group (SFG) in dogs sampled from Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil. Blood and serum samples collected by convenience from dogs in urban areas of five municipalities were analyzed by real-time PCR for the detection of E.