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Serological studies on leptospirosis in domestic animals in Quebec.
Abstract: During a period of 30 months, from January 1977 to June 1979, Leptospira agglutinins were detected in 355 (6%) of 5841 bovine sera, 52 (10.1%) of 511 porcine sera, one (5%) of 20 equine sera and one (12.5%) of eight canine sera. Bovine, porcine and equine sera reacted predominantly with L. pomona. Reactors to L. hardjo/sejroe, L. icterohaemorrhagiae and L. grippotyphosa were also detected in cattle. One porcine serum reacted with L. grippotyphosa and one canine serum with L. icterohaemorrhagiae. Al the sera originated from suspected cases of leptospirosis.
Publication Date: 1980-04-01 PubMed ID: 7407694PubMed Central: PMC1320059 The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
- Comparative Study
- Journal Article
Summary
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This research studies the presence of leptospirosis, a bacterial zoonotic disease, in domestic animals within the region of Quebec. The study took place over 30 months and found that across a sample of various animals including bovines, pigs, horses, and dogs, a percentage had detectable antibodies against the Leptospira bacteria, indicating exposure to the disease.
Introduction
- Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. It is caused by a bacteria called Leptospira.
- This study was carried out over a period of 30 months from January 1977 to June 1979 to determine the prevalence of Leptospira bacteria in domestic animals in the region of Quebec.
Methodology
- The researchers collected sera, or blood samples, from different types of domestic animals: 5841 bovine (cattle), 511 porcine (pigs), 20 equine (horses), and eight canine (dogs).
- If Leptospira agglutinins, which are antibodies, were found in the serum it indicated that the animal had been exposed to bacteria.
Results
- Following the study, the sera showed the presence of leptospira antibodies in 355 (6%) bovine sera, 52 (10.1%) porcine sera, one (5%) equine sera, and one (12.5%) canine sera.
- Furthermore, the study identified the specific types of Leptospira bacteria the animals were exposed to. Bovine, porcine and equine sera reacted predominantly with L. pomona. Reactors to L. hardjo/sejroe, L. icterohaemorrhagiae and L. grippotyphosa were also detected in cattle. One porcine serum reacted with L. grippotyphosa, and one canine serum with L. icterohaemorrhagiae.
Conclusion
- This study indicates that leptospirosis was present among the domestic animals that were tested.
- The specific type of Leptospira bacteria varied among different animals, which can lead to different clinical symptoms.
Cite This Article
APA
Higgins R, Cayouette P, Hoquet F, De LaSalle F.
(1980).
Serological studies on leptospirosis in domestic animals in Quebec.
Can J Comp Med, 44(2), 229-231.
Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic / immunology
- Antibodies, Bacterial / analysis
- Leptospira / immunology
- Leptospira interrogans / immunology
- Leptospirosis / immunology
- Leptospirosis / veterinary
- Quebec
References
This article includes 4 references
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- Can Vet J. 1978 Jan;19(1):13-6
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- Can Vet J. 1975 Oct;16(10):304-7
Citations
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