Seroepidemiology of leptospirosis in Minnesota wolves
Serum samples (n = 457) from wolves (Canis lupus) in northern Minnesota were collected from 1972 through 1986 and were tested for antibodies against Leptospira interrogans using a microtiter agglutination test. Twelve serovars included in the study were: australis, autumnalis, ballum, bataviae, bratislava, canicola, copenhageni, grippotyphosa, hardjo, pomona, pyrogenes, and tarassovi. Fifty-two (11%) sera had antibody titers of greater than or equal to 1:50 against one or more serovars of L. interrogans. The seroprevalence of different serovars in decreasing order was: grippotyphosa, bratislava, autumnalis, canicola, pomona, ballum, pyrogenes, hardjo, and copenhageni. No antibodies were found against australis, bataviae, and tarassovi. These results indicate that L. interrogans infection may occur in wolves of Minnesota.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1991 |
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Title | Seroepidemiology of leptospirosis in Minnesota wolves |
Authors | M.A. Khan, S.M. Goyal, S.L. Diesch, L. D. Mech, S. H. Fritts |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
Index ID | 5221162 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |