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Bacteriological and Serological Investigation of Leptospirosis in Dogs and Pigs in Palau.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 7 Aug 2024
Suzuki Ryo, Suzuki Sayaka, Sato Obak Sherman, Alfonso Rush, Kitalong Christopher, Nwe Yin Yin, Takabe Kyosuke, Morita Masatomo, Akeda Yukihiro, Koizumi Nobuo
Abstract excerpt
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the pathogenic spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira. It is a public health concern in the Pacific Islands and is considered endemic in Palau. However, information on the genotypes and serotypes of causative Leptospira spp. in the country is limited. In this study, we isolated leptospires and detected antileptospiral antibodies in dogs and pigs. The isolates were...
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