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Equine leptospirosis with some clinical observations
Annales De Recherches Veterinaires. Annals of Veterinary Research
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Equine leptospirosis is prevalent in Egypt, with high seropositivity in hospitalized horses and donkeys. These animals may pose a risk of leptospiral infection transmission to humans.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Zoonoses
Background:
- Equine leptospirosis is a significant concern in animal health.
- Understanding seroprevalence is crucial for disease control and public health.
- Egypt has a substantial equine population, necessitating disease surveillance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the serologic prevalence of equine leptospirosis in Egypt.
- To identify common Leptospira serotypes affecting equines in the region.
- To assess the potential risk of leptospiral transmission from equines to humans.
Main Methods:
- A serologic survey was conducted on hospitalized and apparently healthy horses and donkeys in Egypt.
- Serums were tested for antibodies against various Leptospira serotypes.
- Incidences of seroreaction were calculated for different animal groups.
Main Results:
- High seropositivity rates were observed: 57.5% in hospitalized horses and 72.0% in hospitalized donkeys.
- Apparently healthy horses showed a lower seropositivity rate of 29.1%.
- Predominant serotypes identified were butembo, pomona, icterohemorragiae, and grippotyphosa.
Conclusions:
- Equines in Egypt exhibit significant serologic evidence of leptospirosis.
- The close proximity of equines to humans suggests they could be a potential source of leptospiral infection.
- Clinical signs like ocular and hoof lesions, and icterus, may be associated with leptospiral infections in equines.