Abstract:

Serological evidence of Brucella species and Leptospira interrogans serovars in Greek swine herds

Angeliki R. Burriel, DVM, MSc, MSc, PhD, MRCVS; Leonidas Varoudis, DVM; Constantine Alexopoulos, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECAR; Spiros Kritas, DVM, PhD; Spiros C. Kyriakis, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECAR

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In a serological survey in intensively managed swine herds in northern Greece (280 samples) and southern Greece (120 samples), 28.2% of samples were positive for Leptospira interrogans serovars and 3% for Brucella species. These pathogens of public health significance should be systematically investigated in Greece, a swine brucellosis-free country.

Keywords: Brucella, Leptospira interrogans, serology, reproductive failure


RIS citationCite as: Burriel AR, Varoudis L, Alexopoulos C, et al. Serological evidence of Brucella species and Leptospira interrogans serovars in Greek swine herds. J Swine Health Prod 2003;11(4):186-189.

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