Leptospira spp. and Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) in Botucatu region, SP, Brazil
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis;15(3): 546-552, 2009. tab
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in En
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: lil-525820
Responsible library:
BR68.1
ABSTRACT
The destruction of natural ecosystems has caused several problems to humans and other animals; herein we investigate the close relationship among vampire bats, humans and domestic animals. Toxoplasma gondii and Leptospira spp. infections are two worldwide zoonoses that provoke serious damage to animals. To determine the prevalence of bats seropositive for toxoplasmosis and leptospirosis in the Botucatu region, 204 serum samples of vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) were tested for T. gondii antibodies by modified agglutination test (MAT-t) and for Leptospira spp. by microscopic agglutination test (MAT-l). No animal was tested positive for T. gondii while leptospiral positivity was 7.8 percent for Pyrogenes, Shermani and Javanica serovars, with titers varying from 100 to 1,600. Thus, it was verified that D. rotundus does not play a relevant role in toxoplasmosis epidemiology. However, these bats can be important in the maintenance of Leptospira spp. in the environment.(AU)
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Chiroptera
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Toxoplasmosis
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Leptospira
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Leptospirosis
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Antibodies
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Journal subject:
TOXICOLOGIA
Year:
2009
Type:
Article