Detection of anti-Leptospira inhibitory antibodies in horses after vaccination.
Microb Pathog
; 110: 494-496, 2017 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-28754266
Leptospirosis is a relevant zoonosis that affects the reproductive performance of livestock, impairing the economy. Few studies have demonstrated the effects of vaccination against leptospirosis on naturally exposed horses. This study aimed to detect anti-Leptospira inhibitory antibodies in horses after vaccination. A total of 54 mares were studied using Growth Inhibition Test (GIT) in three moments. The present results demonstrate the usefulness of GIT for confirming inhibitory effects of specific antibody production. Results have also demonstrated that vaccination positively influenced on the presence of inhibitory antibodies in horses.
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Assunto principal:
Vacinas Bacterianas
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Doenças dos Cavalos
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Leptospira
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Leptospirose
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Microb Pathog
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Reino Unido