Due to the complex and dynamic epidemiology of leptospirosis on livestock, control is still
controversial and frustrating. In this context, this paper discusses the main challenges and …

Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis with worldwide distribution. The causative agents are
spirochete bacteria of the Leptospira genus, displaying huge diversity of serovars, the …

The present study aimed to detect the most prevalent serogroups and circulating Leptospira
species in cows from Brazilian Amazon. Samples of blood serum, urine and kidney of 208 …

Leptospirosis in bovines is in majority determined by the host-adapted serovars, mainly
Hardjo (types Hardjoprajitno and Hardjobovis), that belong to the serogroup Sejroe …

The Leptospira serovar Hedjo belongs to the serogroup sejroe and this serovar is the most
prevalent in bovine herds worldwide. The sejroe serogroup is the most frequently detected …

Abstract Bovine Genital Leptospirosis (BGL) is an important syndrome that leads to
reproductive failures. The present study aimed to perform a molecular analysis of Leptospira …

For a long time, it has been stated that urine leptospiral shedding is intermittent, which was
observed primarily by culturing. However, culturing presents serious limitations, mainly low …

In Brazil, there have been few leptospires isolated from cattle, especially in the Amazon,
implying that the epidemiology of the disease in this region is still largely unclear. In a …

Leptospirosis is a disease that negatively affects the productive and reproductive indices of
ruminants. Sheep are considered highly resistant to infection, although susceptibility may …

The aim of the present study was to describe the strategies of the control of an outbreak of
leptospiral infection in dairy cattle in Maranhão State, Northeastern Brazil. In the period from …