Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leptospira infection found in 21% of dogs in Campeche Mexico
By Blum Domínguez, Selene Del C et al.·Published in Revista Argentina de microbiologia·2013·Centro de Investigaciones Biomé·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection of reactive canines to Leptospira in Campeche City, Mexico.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that 21.3% of dogs in Campeche City, Mexico, tested positive for Leptospira, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This included both stray and household dogs, with a higher rate of infection in strays. The most common types of Leptospira found were Canicola, Hardjo, and Icterohaemorrhagiae. The research suggests that dogs that spend more time outdoors are at greater risk of exposure. Pet owners should be aware of this risk and consider vaccination against leptospirosis to protect their dogs.
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Abstract
Leptospira reactivity in stray and household dogs in Campeche as well as associated risk factors to the seropositivity in household dogs have been herein determined. The survey included 323 dogs, 142 of which were stray dogs and 181 household dogs. Nine Leptospira interrogans serovars were tested by the microagglutination test. Reactivity was 21.3 % (69/323), 17.2 % corresponded to household dogs and 26.7 % to stray dogs. Leptospira Canicola (29 %), Leptospira Hardjo (22.58 %), and Leptospira Icterohaemorrhagiae (16.12 %) were the most common serovars reacting against the serum of household animals, while Leptospira Canicola (15.78 %), Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae (13.15 %), and Leptospira Pomona (7.89 %) were those reacting in stray dogs. Results showed that all dogs have been in contact with different Leptospira serovars and outdoor exposure is the main infection risk factor.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23560786/