The first isolation of Leptospira interrogans serovar pomona from cattle in Botswana.
Serological evidence for the occurrence of L. pomona associated with abortions in cattle was supported by the successful isolation of the organism from the urine of a cow. Leptospirosis should be considered as a possible cause of abortion even in relatively dry regions.
D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D000818:Animals; D001902:Botswana; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D007921:Leptospira interrogans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012703:Serotyping; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology