Serological and molecular detection of Leptospira spp in dogs

Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. Revista

Latosinski, Giulia Soares¹ 

[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, Brazil

关键词: Leptospirosis;    PCR;    Microscopic;    Agglutination test.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0276-2017

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

【 摘 要 】

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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