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Leptospirosis in a giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Linnaeus, 1758) in Rio de Janeiro Zoa, Brazil Leptospirose em um tamanduá gigante (Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Linnaeus, 1758) no Zoológico do Rio de Janeiro
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Monteiro, Rafael Veríssimo |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Abstract | An adult female giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) presented leptospirosis in Rio de Janeiro Zoo. Serum samples were collected and agglutinins anti-Leptospira interrogans serovar icterohaemorrhagiae were evidenced. Hemogram and biochemical analysis were compatible with the disease. Therapy was instituted with an association of Penicillin, Streptomycin and Dihydrostreptomycin. No toxic effects of antibiotic association could be noticed and this therapy was considered adequate to treat giant anteater leptospirosis. We suggest giant anteater immunisation against leptospirosis to be implemented in risk areas and further investigation on the vaccination efficacy in this species. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://doi.editoracubo.com.br/10.4322/rbcv.2015.286 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |