A natural focus of infection with leptospires of the serovar lora in Bulgaria.
A natural focus of infection with leptospira serovar lora (Australis serogroup) was discovered in the Tundga River Valley, South Bulgaria. 1 672 micromammals belonging to seven species were investigated. Serologically and bacteriologically a high incidence of infection was established.
D000818:Animals; D002031:Bulgaria; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D007312:Eulipotyphla / Q000382:microbiology*; D007919:Leptospira / Q000302:isolation & purification; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D051379:Mice; D051381:Rats; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D012377:Rodentia