Leptospirosis - Horses
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Description
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Leptospira interrogans. It affects domestic species, wildlife and has zoonotic potential.
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.
Clinical disease
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Pyrexia
- Depression
- Lethargy
- Anorexia
- Abortion
Chronic leptospirosis causes recurrent uvietis
Subclinical infections and carrier states are asymptomatic.
Treatment
Prognosis
References
- May be maintenance host of serovar bratislava, which causes abortion and stillbirth
- Incidental hosts for serovar pomona, suffering from abortion and renal disease