Introduction: This study aimed to detect anti-Leptospira spp antibodies and Leptospira DNA in domestic dogs. Methods: Blood and urine from 106 dogs were evaluated by microscopic agglutination test (MAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), respectively. Results: Six (5.7%) and one (1%) animals were positive by MAT and PCR, respectively. Conclusions: These results show a low prevalence of infection by Leptospira spp. The absence of positive results for the Icterohaemorrhagiae serogroup indicates the small relevance of these dogs as sources of human leptospirosis.
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Latosinski, G. S., Fornazari, F., Babboni, S. D., Caffaro, K., Paes, A. C., & Langoni, H. (2018). Serological and molecular detection of Leptospira spp in dogs. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 51(3), 364–367. https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0276-2017
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