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European consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs and cats (2015)

Art

Zeitschriftenartikel / wissenschaftlicher Beitrag

Autoren

Schuller, S

Francey, T

Hartmann, K

Hugonnard, M

Kohn, B (WE 20)

Nally, J E

Sykes, J

Quelle

The Journal of small animal practice : JSAP

Bandzählung: 56

Heftzählung: 3

Seiten: 159 – 179

ISSN: 0022-4510

Sprache

Englisch

Verweise

DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12328

Pubmed: 25754092

Kontakt

Klein- und Heimtierklinik

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14163 Berlin
+49 30 838 62422
kleintierklinik@vetmed.fu-berlin.de

Abstract / Zusammenfassung

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution affecting most mammalian species. Clinical leptospirosis is common in dogs but appears to be rare in cats. Both dogs and cats, however, can shed leptospires in the urine. This is problematic as it can lead to exposure of humans. The control of leptospirosis, therefore, is important not only from an animal but also from a public health perspective. The aim of this consensus statement is to raise awareness of leptospirosis and to outline the current knowledge on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic tools, prevention and treatment measures relevant to canine and feline leptospirosis in Europe.