Investigation of the spread of Leptospirosis in humans and domestic animals in the Syrian Arab Republic
1984
Jeblawi, M. (Veterinary Faculty, Homs (Syria). Department for infectious diseases)
Leptospirosis of domestic animals was found in 7 regions, i.e. 7 localities of Syria. It was found totally 15.9 % positive reactors. Leptospirosis was mostly spread in the area of Damascus. The greatest percentage of contagious animals was in the Vidjo locality. The most frequent contagion was at cattle (33.89 %), afterwards at goats (11.89%) and at sheep (2.66 %). There were not found antibodies for 4 leptospira serotypes (icterohaemorrhagiae, mitis fomona and sejroe) in titer 1:100 and higher, in any of the investigated serums. The most represented serotypes were: hardjo (10.20 %), autumnalis (4.33 %), bellum (1.6%) and poi (1.59 %).
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