Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leptospira bratislava infection found in two dogs
By Nielsen, J N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Leptospira interrogans serovar bratislava infection in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs showing signs of leptospirosis, which can include symptoms like fever, vomiting, or lethargy, were tested for a specific type of bacteria called Leptospira interrogans serovar bratislava. One dog tested positive for antibodies and had the bacteria found in its urine. This suggests that this particular strain of leptospirosis is more common in some areas than others and is not included in standard dog vaccines. If your dog shows symptoms of leptospirosis, it's important to consider this strain as a possible cause.
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Abstract
Two dogs with clinical histories suggestive of leptospirosis were examined serologically and culturally for evidence of leptospiral infection. Antibodies to Leptospira interrogans serovar bratislava were detected in serum from one dog, and the organism was isolated from urine of that dog. In a serologic survey of dogs in the state of Illinois, reactor rates to bratislava were higher than those to canicola or icterohaemorrhagiae. In cases of suspect canine leptospirosis, serovars such as bratislava, not contained in canine vaccines, should be considered in a differential diagnosis.
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