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.
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.
Authors: Sabri A Rahman; Kuan H Khor; Siti Khairani-Bejo; Seng F Lau; Mazlina Mazlan; Azri Roslan; Soon H Goh Journal: J Vet Diagn Invest Date: 2021-06-19 Impact factor: 1.569
Authors: Kerstin Altheimer; Prapaporn Jongwattanapisan; Supol Luengyosluechakul; Rosama Pusoonthornthum; Nuvee Prapasarakul; Alongkorn Kurilung; Els M Broens; Jaap A Wagenaar; Marga G A Goris; Ahmed A Ahmed; Nikola Pantchev; Sven Reese; Katrin Hartmann Journal: BMC Vet Res Date: 2020-03-17 Impact factor: 2.741