Serosurvey of Leptospira spp. and Toxoplasma gondii in rats captured from two zoos in Southern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 857-860, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) are zoonotic reservoirs for Leptospira spp. and Toxoplasma gondii, and influence diseases in urban areas.METHODS:
Free-ranging and laboratory-raised rats from two zoos in southern Brazil were tested for Leptospira spp. and T. gondii using microscopic agglutination and modified agglutination tests, respectively.RESULTS:
Overall, 25.6% and 4.6% free-ranging rats tested positive for Leptospira spp. and T. gondii, respectively, with co-seropositivity occurring in two animals. For laboratory-raised rats, 20% tested positive for Leptospira spp. Also, Leptospira biflexa serovar Patoc and Leptospira noguchii serovar Panama were found.CONCLUSIONS:
Serosurveys can show the environmental prevalence of zoonotic pathogens.
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Main subject:
Toxoplasma
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Toxoplasmosis, Animal
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Leptospira
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Leptospirosis
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Antibodies, Bacterial
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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Universidade Federal do Paraná/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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