Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)
- Volume 11 Issue 1
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- Pages.41-47
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- 1971
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- 2466-1384(pISSN)
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- 2466-1392(eISSN)
Studies on leptospiral antibody in canine and murine species
Leptospira 속균(屬菌)에 대한 개와 쥐의 혈중항체조사(血中抗體調査)
- Ryu, E.P. (Dept. of Veterinary Medicine College of Agriculture National Taiwan University) ;
- Suh, I.S. (Dept. of Veterinary Medicine College of Agriculture Seoul National University)
- Published : 1971.06.01
Abstract
Investigation of Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae and Leptospira canicola in dogs was carried out from May, 1970 to March, 1971 in Korea. A total of 943 random samples from 18 animal hospitals in 9 cities were collected and sent to Taipei and tested by the rapid microscopic agglutination test giving the following results. 1. The 943 samples gave 141 positives (14.95%). 2. Among the 18 animal hospitals a total 14 positives were found, with 30.0% being the highest and 9.1% the lowest reaction, comparing each hospital. 3. Monthly positive comparison gave the highest reaction for December (31.3%) the lowest August (5.8%). Seasonal comparison June, July and August was the lowest of all four seasons. 4. Of all the 913 cases examined, males were 505 (55.3%) and females 408 (44.7%), which gives only a difference of about 10% on the basis of sex. Comparing positive reaction cases on the basis of sex gave a large difference, of almost twice. Male
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