Cyclical changes in seroprevalence of leptospirosis in California sea lions: endemic and epidemic disease in one host species?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease infecting a broad range of mammalian hosts, and is re-emerging globally. California sea lions (<it>Zalophus californianus</it>) have experienced recurrent outbreaks of leptospirosis sin...

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Main Authors: St Leger Judy, Palmer Lauren, Ghneim George S, Hietala Sharon, Greig Denise J, Lloyd-Smith James O, Grenfell Bryan T, Gulland Frances MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/7/125