Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Water-related risk factors linked to dog leptospirosis cases
By Raghavan, R K et al.·Published in Preventive veterinary medicine·2012·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluations of hydrologic risk factors for canine leptospirosis: 94 cases (2002-2009).
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Plain-English summary
A study found that dogs living near water sources or in frequently flooded areas are at a higher risk for leptospirosis, a serious infection caused by bacteria. The research looked at 94 dogs diagnosed with leptospirosis and found that those closer to water had a greater chance of testing positive. To help protect your dog, especially if you live in such areas, it's recommended to consider vaccination against leptospirosis. This can help prevent the disease and keep your pet safe.
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Abstract
Hydrologic and soil-hydrologic variables were evaluated retrospectively as potential risk factors for canine leptospirosis in Kansas and Nebraska using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The sample included 94 positive and 185 negative dogs for leptospirosis predominantly based on PCR test for leptospires in urine. Hydrologic variables for the region were derived from National Hydrographic Dataset, National Flood Hazard Layer, National Wetlands Inventory; and soil-hydrologic variables from Soil Survey Geographic Database around geocoded addresses of case/control locations. Multivariable logistic models were used to determine association between hydrologic and soil-hydrologic variables and test status. Distance from water features (OR=0.82; 95% CI=0.79, 0.86), hydrologic density (OR=2.80; 95% CI=1.58, 4.96) and frequently flooded areas (OR=4.05; 95% CI=2.17, 7.55) within 2500 m surrounding case/control locations were significant risk factors for canine leptospirosis. Vaccination for dogs that live closer to water features, landscapes dominated by water features and frequent floods should be considered for leptospirosis prevention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22676955/