Most mammals are susceptible to infection, writes Ashley DiPrete, RVT, VTS, (SAIM). As humans expand their environmental footprint, encroachment on wildlife becomes a greater issue, and people, pets and wild animal reservoir hosts cross one another’s paths more frequently. The importance of leptospirosis sp. is underscored by its status as the most prevalent zoonotic disease worldwide.
The article and associated RACE-approved quiz provide animal health pros with an up-to-date resource on the disease, diagnostics and treatments as well as continuing education.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Fall 2019. Link.
Clinical signs of subacute leptospirosis tend to be vague and mild compared with those of acute infection. The most common clinical signs in these patients include vomiting, anorexia, and dehydration.