Diagnosis of Leptospira spp. Infection in Sheep Flocks in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Diagnosis of Leptospira spp. Infection in Sheep Flocks in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Leptospirosis has a worldwide distribution with high social and economic impact. It is caused by a variety of Leptospira spp. serovars, particularly in tropical regions. Various species of animals can be affected by Leptospira spp. including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine, and can act as a reservoir for human infection. In Brazil, sheep leptospi¬rosis has been diagnosed in a variety of States, however, little is known about sheep flocks of Mato Grosso. Considering the marked growth of sheep industry in Mato Grosso State in past recent years, this study aimed to evaluate the frequency of serologically positive sheep for Leptospira spp. serovars in the State of Mato Grosso (Brazil).

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Main Authors: ECKSTEIN, C., LOPES, L. B., MOUSTACAS, V. S., RODRIGUES, R. O., CASTRO, B. G. de, SANTOS, R. L.
Other Authors: CAMILA ECKSTEIN, UFMT-SINOP; LUCIANO BASTOS LOPES, CPAMT; VALERIA SPYRIDION MOUSTACAS, CPAMT; ROGÉRIO OLIVEIRA RODRIGUES, IPVDF-ELDORADO DO SUL, RS; BRUNO GOMES DE CASTRO, UFMT-SINOP; RENATO LIMA SANTOS, UFMT-SINOP.
Format: Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:English
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Published: 2018-01-29
Subjects:Ruminante, Leptospirose, Doença animal, Small ruminants, Leptospirosis, Serology,
Online Access:http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1086580
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Summary:Leptospirosis has a worldwide distribution with high social and economic impact. It is caused by a variety of Leptospira spp. serovars, particularly in tropical regions. Various species of animals can be affected by Leptospira spp. including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine, and can act as a reservoir for human infection. In Brazil, sheep leptospi¬rosis has been diagnosed in a variety of States, however, little is known about sheep flocks of Mato Grosso. Considering the marked growth of sheep industry in Mato Grosso State in past recent years, this study aimed to evaluate the frequency of serologically positive sheep for Leptospira spp. serovars in the State of Mato Grosso (Brazil).

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