We report natural infections by pathogenic Leptospira of two rodent species endemic to Chile: the degu (Octodon degus) and Darwin's pericote (Phyllotis darwini). We detected Leptospira DNA in kidney and urine samples taken in different years and sites, reaching 33% infection. The effects of infection in these species requires further evaluation.
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1 July 2017
Natural Infection of Leptospira Species in the Native Rodents Degu ( Octodon degus) and Darwin's Pericote ( Phyllotis darwini) in Mediterranean Ecosystem of Chile
Juana Paola Correa,
Antonella Bacigalupo,
Carezza Botto-Mahan,
Sergio Bucarey,
Pedro Eduardo Cattan,
Rodrigo García de Cortázar,
Carlos Landaeta-Aqueveque,
Juan Ramírez-Estrada
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 53 • No. 3
July 2017
Vol. 53 • No. 3
July 2017