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.

Details

Title
Serological and molecular detection of Leptospira spp in dogs
Author
Giulia Soares Latosinski; Fornazari, Felipe; Babboni, Selene Daniela; Caffaro, Karen; Paes, Antonio Carlos; Langoni, Helio
Pages
364-367
Section
Short Communication
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Apr/Jun 2018
Publisher
Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
ISSN
00378682
e-ISSN
16789849
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2102347337
Copyright
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