Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leptospira infection found in 5.7% of tested dogs
By Latosinski, Giulia Soares et al.·Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical·2018·Departamento de Higiene Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Serological and molecular detection of Leptospira spp in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 106 dogs was tested for a bacterial infection called leptospirosis, which can be serious for both pets and humans. Blood and urine samples were taken, and only a few dogs showed signs of infection—six tested positive for antibodies, and just one had the bacteria in its urine. This suggests that leptospirosis is not very common in these dogs, and they are unlikely to spread it to people. If you're concerned about leptospirosis in your dog, it's a good idea to discuss testing and prevention with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to detect anti-Leptospira spp antibodies and Leptospira DNA in domestic dogs. METHODS: Blood and urine from 106 dogs were evaluated by microscopic agglutination test (MAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), respectively. RESULTS: Six (5.7%) and one (1%) animals were positive by MAT and PCR, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: These results show a low prevalence of infection by Leptospira spp. The absence of positive results for the Icterohaemorrhagiae serogroup indicates the small relevance of these dogs as sources of human leptospirosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29972570/