Pasa, S.Bayramli, G.Atasoy, A.Karul, A.Ertug, S.Toz, S. Ozensoy2019-10-272019-10-2720090165-7380https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-008-9200-5https://hdl.handle.net/11454/43004Serum Cystatin C (sCys-C) is one of the most important serum markers of renal function assessment in dogs. The purpose of this study was to determine the sCys-C concentration in dogs with visceral leishmaniasis (VL). In the study, 16 dogs with VL and 10 clinical healty dogs (control) were used. Mean sCys-C concentration of the infected dogs was significantly higher than that of the control group (p < 0.05). Mean serum creatinine concentration was lower and mean blood urea nitrogen, albumin and globulin concentrations were higher in dogs with VL; however, these changes were not statistically significant. Mean total protein and phosphorus concentrations were found to be higher in dogs with VL than healthy dogs (p < 0.05). No significant correlation had been determined between sCys-C and other variables. Visceral leishmaniasis in dogs has increased sCys-C concentration indicating a possible renal impairment; however, further studies are needed to be performed together with renal biopsies in the investigation sCys-C in dogs with VL.en10.1007/s11259-008-9200-5info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessVisceral leishmaniasisDogSerum cystatin CRenal failureArticle336529534WOS:00026782820000519140021N/AQ2