Public health impact of leptospirosis and brucellosis
Zoonoses such as brucellosis and leptospirosis are diseases naturally transmitted and shared between vertebrate animals and humans, with worldwide distribution. Similarly, there is currently no clear pathway for the comprehensive management of leptospirosis and brucellosis in dogs. The general objec...
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
2026
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/9220 |
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| Sumario: | Zoonoses such as brucellosis and leptospirosis are diseases naturally transmitted and shared between vertebrate animals and humans, with worldwide distribution. Similarly, there is currently no clear pathway for the comprehensive management of leptospirosis and brucellosis in dogs. The general objective of this study was to describe the public health impact of brucellosis and leptospirosis. A systematic literature review was conducted, selecting original scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals from 2018 to 2023. The databases consulted included Scielo, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Virtual Health Library (BVS). Additionally, information was gathered from governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in the surveillance of brucellosis and leptospirosis. For leptospirosis, rodents are the main reservoir, with untreated water being the most likely source of contamination. For brucellosis, stray dogs represent a risk factor, as they function as reservoirs and sources of infection. The incubation period of both diseases is highly variable, ranging from days to several months. In both cases, animals may remain asymptomatic carriers and, even under treatment, can excrete the pathogen into the environment. The public health impact of brucellosis and leptospirosis and the role of dogs in both diseases were described. |
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