Abstract

TORIZ-SUAREZ, Oscar et al. Frequency of Leptospira spp serovars reported in horses: a literature review. Abanico vet [online]. 2021, vol.11, e202.  Epub Oct 11, 2021. ISSN 2448-6132.  https://doi.org/10.21929/abavet2021.23.

Equine leptospirosis has been associated with abortions, renal failure and uveitis, which constitutes a health and economic problem. However, it is generally asymptomatic, which makes this disease of little interest in equines in comparison with other domestic and wild species. At present, the real epidemiological situation of leptospirosis in equines is unknown; just as the disease develops in these animals. A search of scientific literature was carried out; with the objective of knowing which are the serovars of genus leptospira reported in equines from 2010 to 2020. In the literature review, 21 articles were selected, in which it was identified that Leptospira bratislava, is the most frequently reported (11.43%, IC 95%: 6-19.1%) is in contact with equines, followed by Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae (9.52%, IC 95%: 4.6-16.8%).

Keywords : host; Infection; uveitis; zoonosis.

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