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High frequency of seropositivity of Leptospira in cattle in North Tunisia.
- Source :
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Veterinary Medicine & Science . Feb2017, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p13-21. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The authors report a survey carried out in a cattle farm between January and April 2009 in Mateur region (Northern Tunisia). Seroprevalence by Microscopic Agglutination Test ( MAT) was estimated to 81.4 ± 6% and 35 ± 2% in cows and calves, respectively. Seropositivity to more than one serovar was noticed in 91% (81/89) of infected animals. The examination of the distribution pattern of Leptospira serovars involved in this outbreak indicates that serovar Pomona was the predominant one (75.3%), followed by Autumnalis (59.5%), Bim (58.4%) and Munchen (55%). High titres (between 400 and 6400) were found in 68.7% of the tested animals and were correlated with clinical onset of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is an underestimated pathogen in Tunisia; further investigations are needed to study the epidemiology both in man and animals and to implement effective control measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20531095
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121199107
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.52