Wild boar represent an important reservoir for Leptospira, due to their contact with wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Also, their constantly increase in population requires necessary the control of health status of this animal species. Also for Pomona, Australis and Bratislava, swine-specific serovars, wild boar are host for a wide range of Leptospira serovars. This chapter describes the epidemiology of leptospirosis in wild boar in many Countries, highlighting the different aspect of infection considering the Leptospira prevalance or the diagnostic test used.

Leptospira infection in wild boar (Sus Scrofa)

Bertelloni F.
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2020-01-01

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Wild boar represent an important reservoir for Leptospira, due to their contact with wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Also, their constantly increase in population requires necessary the control of health status of this animal species. Also for Pomona, Australis and Bratislava, swine-specific serovars, wild boar are host for a wide range of Leptospira serovars. This chapter describes the epidemiology of leptospirosis in wild boar in many Countries, highlighting the different aspect of infection considering the Leptospira prevalance or the diagnostic test used.
2020
Cilia, G.; Bertelloni, F.
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