Evidence of Leptospira sp. infection among a diversity of African wildlife species: beyond the usual suspects

Conclusion Leptospiral surveillance is often limited to the usual suspects: rodents and domestic animals. We identify Leptospira in a wide range of African wildlife, suggesting that leptospirosis transmission and persistence may also involve hosts not normally considered.

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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 17, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Jobbins, S. E., Alexander, K. A. Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATIONS Source Type: research