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RVC sees first case of leishmaniosis transmission between UK dogs

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Shekina Tuahene Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:36Last Updated: Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:36

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Bone marrow cytology showing macrophages with numerous intracellular organisms consistent with Leishmania species amastigotes (Photo credit Charalampos Attipa)

A vet from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has recently been involved in diagnosing the first case of leishmaniosis in a dog from the UK that has not travelled to an endemic area.

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Shekina Tuahene Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:36Last Updated: Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:36

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