Leptospirosis in cats : current literature review to guide diagnosis and management

Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis worldwide. Mammals (eg, rats, horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and aquatic species, such as sea lions and northern elephant seals) can all be infected by leptospires. Infection in animals occurs through contact with urine or water contaminated with the bac...

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Published in:Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Main Authors: Murillo Picco, Andrea, Goris, Marga, Ahmed, Ahmed, Cuenca Valera, Rafaela, Pastor Milán, Josep
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2020
Subjects:
Zoonosi
Leptospirosi
Gats > Malalties
Leptospirosis
Microscopic agglutination test
Real-time PCR
Zoonosis
Elephant Seals
Online Access:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/234280
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Summary:Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis worldwide. Mammals (eg, rats, horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and aquatic species, such as sea lions and northern elephant seals) can all be infected by leptospires. Infection in animals occurs through contact with urine or water contaminated with the bacteria. In people, the disease is acquired mainly from animal sources or through recreational activities in contaminated water.

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