Serological and molecular detection of leptospira spp in dogs
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(3): 364-367, Apr.-June 2018. tab
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ABSTRACT
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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Main subject:
Agglutination Tests
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Dog Diseases
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Leptospira
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Leptospirosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho/BR
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