Evidence of interspecies transmission of pathogenic Leptospira between livestock and a domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm.
J Vet Med Sci
; 80(8): 1305-1308, 2018 Aug 30.
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| ID: mdl-29962394
ABSTRACT
A domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm with haematuria was referred for a physical examination. The examination showed no abnormalities therefore complementary exams were performed. Leukocytosis with neutrophilia, monocytosis and hyperproteinaemia were detected. The urine analysis showed a bacterial infection without ultrasound findings. Serological titers to Leptospira interrogans serovar Pomona and Autumnalis were detected. Molecular analysis demonstrated the presence of Leptospira spp. in urine. The findings were consistent with subclinical leptospirosis. The cattle herd had evidence of Leptospira infection. The microbiological exams confirmed the presence of the Leptospira spp. in urine and serum. According to the evidence presented in this study, cats that dwell within a dairy farm could play a role in the Leptospira infection epidemiologically. The importance of feline leptospirosis must be evaluated with leptospirosis control in livestock.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cat Diseases
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Cattle Diseases
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Leptospira
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Leptospirosis
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Vet Med Sci
Journal subject:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Country of publication:
JAPAN
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JAPON
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JAPÃO
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JP