Evidence of interspecies transmission of pathogenic Leptospira between livestock and a domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Miguel SALGADO¹  Javier OJEDA² 

[1] Preventive Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, 5090000, Chile;Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, 5090000, Chile

关键词: antibiotic treatment;    feline;    infection;    Leptospira;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.16-0361

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

A domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm with haematuria was referred for a physical examination. The examination showed no abnormalities therefore complementary exams were performed. Leukocytosis with neutrophilia, monocytosis and hyperproteinaemia were detected. The urine analysis showed a bacterial infection without ultrasound findings. Serological titers to Leptospira interrogans serovar Pomona and Autumnalis were detected. Molecular analysis demonstrated the presence of Leptospira spp. in urine. The findings were consistent with subclinical leptospirosis. The cattle herd had evidence of Leptospira infection. The microbiological exams confirmed the presence of the Leptospira spp. in urine and serum. According to the evidence presented in this study, cats that dwell within a dairy farm could play a role in the Leptospira infection epidemiologically. The importance of feline leptospirosis must be evaluated with leptospirosis control in livestock.

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