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Tropical animal health and production2013; 46(1); 1-10; doi: 10.1007/s11250-013-0459-3

The role of leptospirosis in reproductive disorders in horses.

Abstract: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance and has a worldwide distribution. This infection displays clear seasonal nature in some regions of the tropics, where the rainy season is marked by high temperatures. Household and wild animals carry leptospires and contribute to their dissemination in nature. Transmission mainly occurs by contact with water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, and consequently, it is quite widespread especially in times of rain, since many areas are subject to flooding and have poor sanitation. Serological tests demonstrate that Leptospira sp. infection in horses occurs worldwide and that the predominant serovar may vary depending on the region or infection sources. Besides systemic and ocular manifestations, leptospirosis in horses has been recognized as an important disease of the reproductive system, since it leads to the birth of weak foals, stillbirths or neonatal mortality, and mainly to abortion, usually after the sixth month of pregnancy. In this context, this review aims to gather and discuss information about the role of leptospirosis in reproductive disorders in horses.
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Publication Date: 2013-08-30 PubMed ID: 23990441DOI: 10.1007/s11250-013-0459-3Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article discusses the potential impact of leptospirosis – a zoonotic disease widely spread in various global regions, on the reproductive health of horses, highlighting its likely contribution to concerns like weak foals, stillbirths, and abortion.

Understanding Leptospirosis

  • Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It’s a global concern with its presence in almost all parts of the world.
  • The disease displays a marked seasonal nature in tropical regions where high temperatures during the rainy season contribute to its spread. Both domestic and wild animals can carry this disease and are instrumental in its spread.

Transmission of Leptospirosis

  • The primary mode of leptospirosis transmission is through contact with water contaminated by the urine of infected animals.
  • It is especially widespread during rainy seasons when areas are subjected to flooding and sanitation levels are low.

Leptospirosis in Horses

  • Serological tests, which detect antibodies in the blood, indicate the prevalence of Leptospira sp. infection in horses globally.
  • The predominant serovar, a variation within a species of bacteria or viruses, may vary depending upon regional factors or sources of infection.
  • Beyond systemic and ocular manifestations- affects on the entire body and eyes respectively, leptospirosis is also recognized as a significant disease affecting the reproductive system of horses.

Impact of Leptospirosis on Horse Reproduction

  • The disease invariably leads to reproductive disorders including the birth of weak foals, stillbirths, and neonatal mortality, impacting the overall health of the equine population.
  • Abortions, particularly after the sixth month of pregnancy, are significantly prevalent among infected horses, causing major challenges in breeding programs and horse populations.

Purpose of the Review

  • This review is intended to collect, analyze, and discuss data and information about the role of leptospirosis in causing various reproductive disorders in horses.
  • The understanding derived from this data can help in devising better prevention strategies, appropriate treatment regimens and in promoting overall equine health.

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Hamond C, Pinna A, Martins G, Lilenbaum W. (2013). The role of leptospirosis in reproductive disorders in horses. Trop Anim Health Prod, 46(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-013-0459-3

Publication

Tropical animal health and production
ISSN: 1573-7438
NlmUniqueID: 1277355
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 46
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-10

Researcher Affiliations

Hamond, Camila
  • Veterinary Bacteriology Laboratory,, Universidade Federal Fluminense,, Niterói, 24210-130, Brazil.
Pinna, Aline
    Martins, Gabriel
      Lilenbaum, Walter

        MeSH Terms

        • Abortion, Veterinary / microbiology
        • Abortion, Veterinary / physiopathology
        • Animals
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / microbiology
        • Horse Diseases / physiopathology
        • Horses
        • Leptospirosis / complications
        • Leptospirosis / physiopathology
        • Leptospirosis / veterinary
        • Pregnancy
        • Stillbirth / veterinary

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