My dog has a nose scar and Leishmania diagnosis. What should I do?

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My cousin does not live in the states and she ask me to get a vet's opinion. Her dog has a big scar on her nose and this is her test result: Many neutrophils, macrophages and erythrocytes were observed. Occasional leishmanial amastigotes were observed in the received preparation. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Leishmania is a common infection in some parts of the world, especially Mediterranean Europe, central and south America and it appears it is also spreading in North America also. Note that in infected areas, humans may also become infected and control of the insects which carry it should be rigorous. No definitive cure exists but there are many management options which can help to control the symptoms, availability of these drugs varies by country and their local vets or specialist referral centre should be contacted for treatment advice.

My dog has a nose scar and Leishmania diagnosis. What should I do?

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