Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae in New Zealand

Authors: Metcalfe RV, Bettelheim KA
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 12, pp 220, Dec 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Bacterial, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Zoonosis, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Public health
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: In the recent letter from N.Inglis, an infection by Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiue in deer is postulated on the basis of serological evidence. Results of antibody testing with other serovars of Leptospiru would be most informative and would reveal cross-reactions, which are known to occur frequently. Further, the strain of L. icterohuemorrhugiue antigen and the type of test used would be of great interest to readers. Seroconversion to L. icterohuemorrhugiue serovar copenhageni, has been well documented since 1951.

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