Serosurvey of Leptospira spp. and Toxoplasma gondii in rats captured from two zoos in Southern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(6): 857-860, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) are zoonotic reservoirs for Leptospira spp. and Toxoplasma gondii, and influence diseases in urban areas.METHODS:
Free-ranging and laboratory-raised rats from two zoos in southern Brazil were tested for Leptospira spp. and T. gondii using microscopic agglutination and modified agglutination tests, respectively.RESULTS:
Overall, 25.6% and 4.6% free-ranging rats tested positive for Leptospira spp. and T. gondii, respectively, with co-seropositivity occurring in two animals. For laboratory-raised rats, 20% tested positive for Leptospira spp. Also, Leptospira biflexa serovar Patoc and Leptospira noguchii serovar Panama were found.CONCLUSIONS:
Serosurveys can show the environmental prevalence of zoonotic pathogens.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Toxoplasma
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Anticorpos Antiprotozoários
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Toxoplasmose Animal
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Leptospira
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Leptospirose
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil