Pathogenic Leptospira detection in bovine females of reproductive age in Morona Santiago
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Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic species of the genus Leptospira. It is also a significant reproductive disease in cattle, leading to substantial economic losses due to abortions, infertility, decreased milk production, and animal mortality. Serological studies in Ecuador have revealed frequent circulation of serovars such as Pomona, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, Canicola, Bataviae, Hardjo, Australis, and Sejroe. However, the limitations of serology necessitate the use of molecular techniques to accurately detect the pathogen and its colonization sites. In Morona Santiago province, there are no relevant studies on pathogenic Leptospira detection, therefore this study aimed to identify the presence of the pathogen in reproductive-age bovine females in the municipal feedlot of Gualaquiza canton through a cross-sectional observational study. Fifty female cattle were sampled for blood serum, urine, and uterine lavage to diagnose leptospirosis using microscopic agglutination (MAT) and conventional PCR (hap1 gene). Pathogenic Leptospira was detected in 8% of the animals. It is recommended that farmers and personnel implement necessary biosecurity measures to reduce transmission among animals and to humans.Metrics
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