Table 2

Comparison among polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunohistochemical (IHC) and histopathological (HE) methods for Leishmania detection versus canine skin biopsies from different anatomical locations in 29 naturally infected dogs

Skin region

PCR +

(%)

IHC +

(%)

HE +

(%)

Ear

21^a

(72.4%)

14^b

(48.3%)

12^b

(41.4%)

Nose

19^a

(65.5%)

11^b

(37.9%)

5^c

(17.2%)

Abdomen

14^a

(48.3%)

11^a

(37.9%)

5^a

(17.2%)

Each data point is associated a one letter (a, b or c). Data with the same letters means no statistical difference. Otherwise, different letters means statistical difference. Each line: Letters a, b, c, represent statistical analysis considering the three methods together. Different letter were used to significant differences, chi-square test (p < 0.05).

Xavier et al. BMC Veterinary Research 2006 2:17   doi:10.1186/1746-6148-2-17