Leptospirosis

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Bacterial disease Leptospirosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Cattle, Dogs, Equine, Goat, Human, Pig, Sheep and Goat

Associated Microorganisms

Leptospira interrogans Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Inappetence

Hemoglobinuria

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Jaundice

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Acute hemolytic anemia

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Bloody milk

Flaccid udder

Abortion

Stillbirth

Periodic ophthalmia

Photophobia

Lacrimation

Dyspnea

Diagnosis

Dark field microscopy

Silver staining

Fluorescent antibody test

Guinea pig inoculation

Microscopic agglutination test

Treatment

Streptomycin

Tetracycline

Whole blood transfusion and intravenous fluids

Prevention & Control

Identify and eliminate carrier animals

Eliminate wet muddy environments

Rodent control

Multivalent vaccination

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