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  • Title: Incidence of canine leptospirosis in the metropolitan area of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil.
    Author: Martins CM, Barros Cda C, Galindo CM, Kikuti M, Ullmann LS, Pampuch Rdos S, Hoffmann JL, Langoni H, Ferreira F, Molento MB, Biondo AW.
    Journal: Rev Soc Bras Med Trop; 2013; 46(6):772-5. PubMed ID: 24474022.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: The incidence of canine leptospirosis in Brazil needs to be assessed. METHODS: The same dogs in southern Brazil were sampled over two years to determine the prevalence, incidence and association of canine leptospirosis with various risk factors. RESULTS: In 2009, the prevalence was 33 (14.4%) of 228 dogs, with a predominance of serovar Canicola (33.4%). In 2010, 90 dogs were re-evaluated (the remaining dogs were lost to deaths, address changes and donations), and the prevalence was found to be 35 (38.9%) of 90, with the predominant serovar being Icterohaemorrhagiae (51.4%). Moreover, the incidence was 26 of 90 (28.9%), and the disease was statistically associated with age (2009) and street access (2010). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed instability in the dog population and age to be relevant risk factors for canine leptospirosis.
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