Visceral leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania infantum, is a zoonosis, and culling seropositive dogs has been recommended to control the disease in some endemic countries. However, no scientific evidence supports the effectiveness of this strategy to reduce the incidence of visceral leishmaniasis. Economic and ethical issues concerning dog culling are discussed.
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【저자키워드】 dogs, Control, zoonosis., Pyrethroids, culling, Canine leishmaniosis, Leishmania infantum,
【저자키워드】 dogs, Control, zoonosis., Pyrethroids, culling, Canine leishmaniosis, Leishmania infantum,