First report of pathogenic Leptospira spp. isolated from urine and kidneys of naturally infected cats.

Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases and can infect both humans and animals worldwide. Healthy cat, as a potential source of exposure to humans, are likely underestimated owing to the lack of overt clinical signs associated with Leptospira spp. infection in this species. The...

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Main Authors: Abdul Rahman Alashraf, Seng Fong Lau, Siti Khairani-Bejo, Kuan Hua Khor, Mokrish Ajat, Rozanaliza Radzi, Muhammad Azri Roslan, Muhammad Sabri Abdul Rahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230048