Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Serological and molecular detection of Leptospira spp in dogs.
- Journal:
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Latosinski, Giulia Soares et al.
- Affiliation:
- Departamento de Higiene Veteriná
- Species:
- dog
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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