Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam

Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam

Abstract Background Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease with a worldwide distribution. In Vietnam, leptospirosis is considered endemic. In pigs, leptospirosis can result in reproductive problems (such as abortion and infertility) which lead to economic loss. In addition, transmission to pe...

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Main Authors: Hu Suk Lee, Nguyen Viet Khong, Huyen Nguyen Xuan, Vuong Bui Nghia, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Vietnam
Pig
Serovar
Microscopic agglutination test (MAT)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1044-1

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