Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The first recorded epidemic of leptospirosis in sheep in Egypt.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Hatem, M E & Samir, A
Abstract
An outbreak of leptospirosis in sheep is recorded as the first epidemic of ovine leptospirosis in Egypt. The sick animals showed typical symptoms such as fever, jaundice, red urine and abortion, with a fatal course. Acute and convalescent sera were tested for demonstration of seroconversion using the microscopic agglutination testto confirm infection. Long-acting tetracycline was successfully used for treatment.
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