Serological reactions to Leptospira species in buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from the Kruger National Park.
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Four hundred and six serum samples from buffalo (Syncerus caffer) were tested for leptospirosis, using the microscopic agglutination test. Seven buffaloes (1.7%) reacted positive and 27 (6.6%) inconclusive. Reactions against L. tarassovi and L. hardjo were the most prevalent.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research
دوره 57 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990