Molecular detection of Leptospira spp. in small wild rodents from rural areas of São Paulo State, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 56: e0160, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Leptospirosis represents a One Health issue, affecting humans and animals. This study investigated pathogenic leptospires in small wild rodents in São Paulo, Brazil.Methods:
Kidney samples from 164 rodents underwent qPCR testing, targeting pathogenic Leptospira spp.Results:
Thirty-five animals (21.34%) tested positive, including five rodent species Akodon montensis (2/21; 9.5%), Necromys lasiurus (1/4; 25%), Oligoryzomys nigripes (24/92; 26.1%), Oligoryzomys flavescens (5/26; 19.2%), and Sooretamys angouya (3/14; 21.4%). Botucatu municipality exhibited the highest prevalence, with 42.5% (20/47) of the animals testing positive.Conclusions:
The presence of Leptospira spp. in wild rodents suggests they may be chronic carriers, contaminating the environment.
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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MEDICINA TROPICAL
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2023
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