Molecular Detection of Pathogenic <i>Leptospira</i> sp. in Cetaceans from the Brazilian Coast.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with ubiquitous distribution caused by spirochetes belonging to the genus Leptospira sp., endemic mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and capable of infecting domestic animals, free-living animals, and humans. Although well documented in terrestrial animals and humans, little information is available on its distribution and impact on marine animals. There are few studies assessing cetaceans' health status, and even scarcer are those focused on leptospirosis research. In this context, considering the One Health approach, the present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of pathogenic Leptospira sp. in cetaceans on the Brazilian coast. Kidneys of 142 cetaceans belonging to 19 species were collected. DNA was extracted, and the

SUBMITTER: Torres FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12016789 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature