[Research progress on the diagnosis technology of canine visceral leishmaniasis].

Canine visceral leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania infantum. Infected dogs, either symptomatic or asymptomatic, are considered as the major reservoirs for zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis. Accurate and rapid detection of canine leishmanial infection is crucial for control of human visceral leishmaniasis due to its role in the transmission of the infection to vectors. Various techniques based on parasitology, immunology and molecular biology have been studied and evaluated for detecting canine leishmanial infection. This article reviews the progress in techniques and methods for its diagnosis.