[Serological study on bovine leptospirosis in Guadeloupe (author's transl)]

A serological study on bovines in Guadeloupe (French Carraibes) was conducted during 1973-1974. 456 animals were tested. Their sera were examined by microscopic agglutination technique with 20 antigens. Antibodies against the following serogroups: Ballum, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Bataviae, Australis, Pomona and Sejroë, were found. Ballum is the first serogroup by frequency and titers of antibodies. One young animal was ill and Immunological Test revealed a high titer of antibodies against serogroup Sejroë. This work demonstrates the existence of animal leptospiroses in Guadeloupe.