Leptospira spp. Antibody Seroprevalence in Stray Dogs and Cats

Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis recognized as a re-emerging infectious disease in both humans and dogs, yet the actual seroprevalence of Leptospira in pets in Italy is relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of Leptospira antibody in dogs and cats from a shelter using the microscopic agglutination test (MAT), and to assess risk factors for Leptospira infection. This seroepidemiological study investigated the prevalence of leptospiral antibodies in a cohort of 106 dogs and 51 cats housed in a municipal shelter in Milan. Blood samples were collected from the animals during two sampling periods: spring/summer 2014 ...

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