Ocular manifestation in canine leishmaniasis

Abstract

This paper presents a case of ocular changes in leishmaniasis in a dog brought in for examination because of visible changes in the eyes. An ocular manifestation in leishmaniasis can be bilateral or unilateral. Changes most often occur on the conjunctive and the front segment of the eye, the cornea and iris. From 70 to 80% of dogs diseased with leishmaniasis exhibit frontal uveitis, and dry eye, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is also a frequent finding. Based on the clinical picture and the positive immunochromatographic rapid test it was established that the dog was diseased with leishmaniasis.

Keywords

• leishmaniasis
• eye
• uveitis