Prevalence of leptospirosis in canines of Goa and Pune

Abstract

Leptospirosis although highly zoonotic, remains one of the majorly neglected disease in dogs as well as humans in India. The present study entitled, “Prevalence of leptospirosis in canines of Goa and Pune” was undertaken to find out the overall seroprevalance of leptospirosis in canines. A total of 100 dogs were included showing clinical signs like anorexia, vomiting, fever, icterus, melena, polyuria, and polydipsia, from Goa and Pune. Leptocheck ® WB lateral flow test was used for this study. The overall seroprevalance of leptospirosis in dogs was 28%. Age wise seroprevalance was higher in adults when compared to young dogs. Seroprevalance was higher in males as compared to females. Breed wise prevalence was highest in non-descript breed. This study provided a brief epidemiological understanding of leptospirosis in canines in Goa and Pune.