Leptospirosis in raccoons in Quebec: 2 case reports and seroprevalence in a recreational area

Igor Mikaelian; Robert Higgins; Magali Lequient; Michel Major; Francis Lefebvre; Daniel Martineau

Leptospirosis in raccoons in Quebec: 2 case reports and seroprevalence in a recreational area

Igor Mikaelian, Robert Higgins, Magali Lequient, Michel Major, Francis Lefebvre, Daniel Martineau

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Abstract

Raccoons may represent a source of leptospires for humans and domestic animals. We describe a case of severe interstitial nephritis associated with the serovar bratislava of Leptospira interrogans (1st report in wildlife), and the seroprevalence to 4 leptospire serovars in a recreational area in Quebec.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	440-442
Number of pages	3
Journal	Canadian Veterinary Journal
Volume	38
Issue number	7
State	Published - Jul 1 1997
Externally published	Yes

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Leptospirosis in raccoons in Quebec: 2 case reports and seroprevalence in a recreational area

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