LEPTOSPIROSIS IN PIGS: AETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL (REVIEW)
Abstract
Aspects related to the aetiology, signs of infection, diagnosis and control of leptospirosis in pigs are discussed in this article, based on specialized literature on the subject. Leptospirosis is one of the most important diseases causing reproductive problems in pigs in Brazil. In the State of Rio Grande do Sul, it has high prevalence, being diagnosed mainly by serology. bratislava and prevention Leptospira are more measures, prevalent pomona also was since discussed the then, most in in prevalent our this State. paper. serovar This is until an important 1993, while ftnding Leptospira that should icterohaemorrhagiae be considered aiming and Leptospira treatment
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