Detection of antibodies against Leptospira spp in free-living marsupials caught in the Eastern Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(3): 368-371, Apr.-June 2018. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Serological surveys are important to assess the health status of wild animals. In this study, antibodies against Leptospira spp, causal agents of leptospirosis, were detected in free-living marsupials in the State of Pará, Brazil. METHODS: Nineteen blood samples collected from marsupials in the municipalities of Peixe-Boi, Viseu, and Castanhal were subjected to microscopic agglutination tests. RESULTS: In total, 36.8% (7/19) of samples were positive, and two exhibited co-agglutination. The most frequent serovars were Icterohaemorrhagiae (60%; 3/5), Panama (20%; 1/5), and Nupezo (20%; 1/5). CONCLUSIONS: Anti-Leptospira spp antibodies currently circulate in free-living marsupials in Northeastern Pará.
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Assunto principal:
Leptospira
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Leptospirose
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Marsupiais
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Aspecto:
Preferência do paciente
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Ano de publicação:
2018
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