Leptospiral infections in stray dogs in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Abdul Mutalib, Abdul Rahim, Mohd Lila, Mohd Azmi, Bahaman, Abdul Rani, Phoumoona, T.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Veterinary Association Malaysia 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17720/1/Leptospiral%20infection%20in%20stray%20dogs%20in%20malaysia.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17720/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of worldwide importance. Besides rodents, dogs have also been implicated as a source of infection to humans. Samples of urine and blood from 142 stray dogs were examined for leptospirosis by serological tests and bacterial cultures. Of these, 83% (118/142) and 33%...