Investigation on predominant Leptospira serovars and its distribution in humans and livestock in Thailand, 2010-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leptospirosis is a worldwide zoonotic bacterial disease caused by infection with leptospires. Leptospirosis in humans and livestock is an endemic and epidemic disease in Thailand. Livestock may act as reservoirs for leptospires and source for human infection.

Methodology/principal findings

Data on leptospirosis infection in humans and livestock (Buffaloes, Cattle, and Pigs) species during 2010 to 2015 were analyzed. Serum samples were examined using Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) to identify antibodies against Leptospira serovars using a cut-off titer ≥ 1:100. The seroprevalence was 23.7% in humans, 24.8% in buffaloes, 28.1% in cattle, and 11.3% in pigs. Region specific prevalence among humans and livestock was found in a wide range. The most predominant ser

SUBMITTER: Chadsuthi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5325611 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature