Two new leptospiral serovars in the Hebdomadis group isolated from cattle in Brazil

Two leptospiral serovars belonging to the Hebdomadis Serogroup are described. These strains are represented by two isolations from apparently healthy zebu cattle. It is proposed that the serovars be designated guaicurus strain Bov. G and goiano strain Bov. 131.

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Published inInternational journal of zoonoses Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 158 - 163
Main Authors Santa Rosa, C.A, Sulzer, C.R, Pestana de Castro, A.F, Yanaguita, R.M, Giorgi, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published China (Republic : 1949- ) 01.12.1980
Subjects
animal diseases
animal health
Animals
bacterial infections
Brazil
Cattle - microbiology
Leptospira - classification
Leptospira - immunology
Leptospira - isolation & purification
Brazil
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Summary:Two leptospiral serovars belonging to the Hebdomadis Serogroup are described. These strains are represented by two isolations from apparently healthy zebu cattle. It is proposed that the serovars be designated guaicurus strain Bov. G and goiano strain Bov. 131.
ISSN:0377-0168