title: Serological evidence of bovine leptospirosis in Malawi.
abstract: Two hundred and seventy-five serum samples from cattle in Malawi were tested as a pilot survey for Leptospira antibody titres. Fifty-nine (21.4%) of the animals were positive for leptospirosis, while 35 (12.7%) animals reacted inconclusively. Titres to L. hardjo and L. pomona serovars were the most prevalent. Results are also discussed with reference to the areas where samples were collected.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Myburgh
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Staley
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: van der Merwe
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008295:Malawi / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial