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==Description==
 
==Description==
'''Leptospirosis''' is a disease caused by the bacteria ''Leptospira interrogans''. It affects domestic species, wildlife and has zoonotic potential. There are several different serovars which vary in pathogenesis and their host specificity. Most infections result in in a self limiting pyrexia and anorexia, however occasionally the  
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'''Leptospirosis''' is a disease caused by the bacteria [[Leptospira|''Leptospira interrogans'']]. It affects domestic species, wildlife and has zoonotic potential. There are several different serovars which vary in pathogenesis and their host specificity. Most infections result in in a self limiting pyrexia and anorexia, however occasionally the condition is more serious causing recurrent uveitis, abortion, or renal and hepatic disease.   
 
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see [[Leptospira]]
      
==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
 
Exposure to the disease is worldwide, with the predominent serovar varying with location. Serological studies show that exposure is high but clinical disease is low.  
 
Exposure to the disease is worldwide, with the predominent serovar varying with location. Serological studies show that exposure is high but clinical disease is low.  
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Clinical signs===
 
===Clinical signs===
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''
    
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
 
[[Category:Reproductive Disorders - Horse]]
 
[[Category:Reproductive Disorders - Horse]]
 
[[Category:Zoonoses]]
 
[[Category:Zoonoses]]
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