@article{MAKHILLJAVA200985807, title = {Serological Evidence of Leptospirosis in Camels in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {8}, number = {5}, pages = {1010-1012}, year = {2009}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2009.1010.1012}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2009.1010.1012}, author = {Mansour F. Hussein and}, keywords = {Leptospirosis,L. autumnalis,camels,Saudi Arabia,antibodies,serovar}, abstract = {Urine samples collected aseptically from the urinary bladders of 36 slaughtered indigenous camels were examined for leptospirosis by dark field microscopy and culture; all samples were negative. On the other hand, out of 90 Saudi camels' tested serologically for leptospirosis using the plate agglutination test, 6 (6.7%) were positive for leptospiral antibodies (L. autumnalis). This is the first serological record of camel leptospirosis in Saudi Arabia.} }