Detection of The Presence of Leptospirosis in Horses by ELISA Method

Authors : Derya Karataş Yeni, Yavuzkan Paksoy, Duygu Arslan, Aslı Balevi

Pages : 244-249

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Publication Date : 2025-10-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Leptospirosis is one of the common zoonotic diseases worldwide. It significantly affects humans and animals, causing socio-economic losses. Equine leptospirosis often manifests itself with recurrent genital tract infections, reproductive disorders, abortion, embryonic death, and birth of weak foals. Studies on Leptospirosis, especially in horses, are quite limited. For this reason, our study was planned to investigate the transmission cycle in terms of farm animals and public health, and also to determine the presence of Leptospirosis in horses. For our research, 187 horse blood serum samples were collected from different settlements in Turkey. In the collected samples, Leptospira spp. ELISA test was used to investigate the presence of antibodies. A total of 8 samples (4.27%) were detected as seropositive in horse serum samples. The agent, a significant pathogen for both human and animal health, was identified as seropositive. In addition, the high rate of transmission of leptospirosis through contact with infected horses and the potential for spread through different animals should be taken into consideration. Leptospirosis was determined as seropositivity by ELISA in the horses sampled. Therefore, it is important to diagnose and control the infection rapidly.
Keywords : Serolojik Test, At, ELISA, Leptospirozis, Zoonozlar

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