Leptospiral antibodies in Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus), fallow deer (Dama dama) and European wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Asturias, Northern Spain

Espí, A.; Prieto, José M.; Alzaga, Vanesa

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.10.003

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“…The most dominant serovars in Polish deer were Grippotyphosa and Pomona, which is consistent with other authors (1,9). The exposure to these serovars is not surprising, considering the previous studies in Poland where Grippotyphosa and Pomona where also very common between horses, pigs (mainly serovar Pomona), and wild boars (3,22,24).…”

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“…In Spain, Lavín et al (15) reported an overall Leptospira sp. seroprevalence of 12.9% in fallow deer, but did not specify the most prevalent serovars, while Espí et al (9) recorded a prevalence lower by half, with Pomona as the predominant serovar among fallow deer (5.8%), and serovar Muenchen (serogroup Australis) being the most frequent among Iberian red deer (2.6%).…”

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First report of Leptospira infections in red deer, roe deer, and fallow deer in Poland

Żmudzki

Jabłoński

Arent

et al. 2016

Journal of Veterinary Research

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Introduction: Recently in Europe an increase in the population of red deer (Cervus elaphus), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), and fallow deer (Dama dama) has been observed. Research on the prevalence of Leptospira infections in Polish cervids has been performed for the first time. Material and Methods: During 2014/2015 hunting season, 147 blood samples from red deer, roe deer, and fallow deer were collected. The animals originated from different geographical regions across Poland. Serum samples were tested by microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for the presence of specific antibodies to the following Leptospira serovars: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, Sejroe, Tarassovi, Pomona, Canicola, Bratislava, Hardjo, Ballum, Zanoni, Hebdomadis, and Poi. Results: Serum antibody titres specific to Grippotyphosa, Pomona, and Zanoni serovars were found; none of the sera were positive for any of the other serovars. Out of 147 serum samples only 7 were positive, which gave an overall prevalence of 4.8% in the tested animal population. Conclusion: The low Leptospira antibody titres along with the low number of positive serum samples in deer indicate that these animals may not act as significant reservoirs of Leptospira for either humans or animals in Poland.

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First report of Leptospira infections in red deer, roe deer, and fallow deer in Poland

Żmudzki

Jabłoński

Arent

et al. 2016

Journal of Veterinary Research

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“…was detected in deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus and Dama dama) and boars (Sus scrofa) (52). In Germany, in boars in which serology was associated with chronic interstitial nephritis, renal tissue detection of leptospires turned them into important source of human leptospirosis in urban environment (53).…”

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Interactions between environment, wild animals and human leptospirosis

Ullmann¹,

Langoni²

2011

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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Leptospirosis, a worldwide distributed zoononis caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira (antigenically classified into serovars), may be direct or indirectly transmitted through infected urine or environment. Several domestic and wild animals are leptospirosis reservoirs. The disease presents occupational character since it is widely reported in professionals that work in humid environments -such as sewage workers and fishermen -and in places where rodents or susceptible animals are found, like slaughterhouses and veterinary clinics. In developing countries, outbreaks are related to lack of sanitation, overcrowding in inadequate housing and climatic conditions. In developed countries, sporadic cases occur in aquatic recreational activities including swimming and triathlon. The diagnosis of leptospirosis is complex due to the variety of symptoms, disease severity and the lack of techniques that are able to early detect the infection. Thus, leptospirosis causes numerous public health problems and educational activities are very important to its control.

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“…The serovars Pomona, Pyrogenes, Hardjo, Copenhageni, Icterohaemorraghiae and Autumnalis have already been reported in wild boars (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12). However, this is the first study describing an infection caused by the serovars Wolfii and Hardjo-miniswajezak.…”

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“…in wild boars in other countries, especially in Europe where this is a native species (7)(8)(9)(10)(11). Such studies were performed in freeranging animals, and showed different prevalence due to the diverse conditions of each survey.…”

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Leptospiral antibodies in wild boars (Sus scrofa) bred in Brazil

Fornazari¹,

Camossi²,

Silva³

et al. 2011

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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Abstract:In the recent years, the wild boar (Sus scrofa) trade has increased in Brazil. The present study aimed to detect Leptospira spp. infection in 308 blood samples from wild boars bred in São Paulo state, Brazil. The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) was performed using 29 serovars. Sixty three (63; 20.45%) animals tested positive against the serovars Hardjo (29/63; 46.0%), Copenhageni (11/63; 17.4%), Pomona (8/63; 12.7%), Pyrogenes (4/63; 6.3%), Wolfii (4/63; 6.3%), Autumnalis (3/63; 4.7%), Icterohaemorraghiae (2/63; 3.1%), and Hardjo-miniswajezak (1/63; 15.8%). These results indicate that captive wild boars were infected with Leptospira spp. and may represent a source of infection to humans and other animals.Key words: wild boar, Sus scrofa, Leptospira spp., MAT, zoonosis. Short CommuniCation The Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases ISSN 1678-9199 | 2011 | volume 17 | issue 1 | pages 94-97Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is a European species brought into South America to be used in hunting games (1). The first commercial breeding facilities in Brazil were established in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in the 1980s due to the increasing interest in this type of meat (2). Leptospirosis -a worldwide infectious disease that affects humans, domestic and wild animals -is caused by Leptospira bacteria and may lead to severe clinical signs, such as reproductive disorders in cattle and swine, besides hemorrhage and renal failure in humans (3, 4). Animals infected with leptospirosis can eliminate the pathogen into the environment, acting as a source of infection (5). Due to the increasing trade of wild boar meat in Brazil, the aim of the present study was to detect Leptospira spp. infection in this species (6).Blood samples were collected from 308 wild boars, 198 (96 females and 102 males) of which were obtained from a slaughterhouse, and 110 (57 females and 53 males) from a farm, both located in São Paulo state, Brazil. Most animals were aged between 6 and 8 months. Although it was not possible to investigate the origin of the slaughterhouse animals, it is known that they were from farms located in São Paulo state. The animals from the farm were bred in an intensive system and received corn and vegetable-based feed.Samples were sent to the laboratory of the Zoonosis Research Center (NUPEZO) of the São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo state, Brazil. They were analyzed by microscopic agglutination test (MAT), and screened for 29 serovars: Australis, Butembo, Canicola, Djasiman, Hebdomadis, Javanica, Pyrogenes, Shermani, Bratislava, Castellonis, Whitcombi, Sentot, Copenhageni, Panama, Tarassovi, Autumnalis, Bataviae, Cynopteri, Grippotyphosa, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Pomona, Wolffi, Andamana, Patoc, Hardjo, Hardjo-C.T.G., Hardjo-prajitno, Hardjo-bovis, and Hardjominiswajezak. Sera were initially tested at 1:100 dilution, and than those samples presenting positive agglutination were two-fold diluted until

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Leptospiral antibodies in Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus), fallow deer (Dama dama) and European wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Asturias, Northern Spain

Cited by 21 publications

References 6 publications

First report of Leptospira infections in red deer, roe deer, and fallow deer in Poland

First report of Leptospira infections in red deer, roe deer, and fallow deer in Poland

Interactions between environment, wild animals and human leptospirosis

Leptospiral antibodies in wild boars (Sus scrofa) bred in Brazil

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