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1Institut für Parasitologie, Universität Bern. lisbeth.lobsiger@quick-line.ch
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|May 2, 2012
Summary
The first diagnosed bovine cutaneous leishmaniasis in Switzerland was an isolated event. Subsequent investigations found no further cases, indicating this cattle infection is extremely rare.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Parasitology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The initial diagnosis of bovine cutaneous leishmaniasis in Switzerland in 2009 prompted further investigation.
- The study focused on a specific farm and neighboring areas where the initial case was identified.
Purpose:
- To investigate the extent of bovine cutaneous leishmaniasis following the first diagnosed case in Switzerland.
- To determine if the initial diagnosis represented a localized outbreak or a wider issue.
Summary:
- Descriptive epidemiological methods were employed to search for additional bovine leishmaniasis cases.
- Investigations included the index farm, a neighboring farm, and 12 suspected cases submitted by veterinary practitioners.
- All investigated cases, including the suspected ones, tested negative for Leishmania, suggesting the infection is rare.
Impact:
- Confirms the rarity of bovine cutaneous leishmaniasis in Switzerland.
- Highlights the importance of differential diagnoses for suspected leishmaniasis cases in cattle.
- Provides baseline data for future surveillance of leishmaniasis in Swiss cattle populations.
