Serological and Molecular evidence of pathogenic Leptospira species in cattle from slaughterhouses in Veracruz State, Mexico

Cattle raising is the most important livestock activity in Mexico, highlighting fact that Country eight place worldwide production of bovine meat. However, cattle can be affected by leptospirosis (a bacterial disease caused 17 species spirochetes genus Leptospira), which cause reproductive problems translate into great economic losses. Additionally, these zoonotic agents a rapidly evolving febrile condition humans, solved after first week symptoms or could progress to develop severe late-phase manifestations. Despite impact on economy and Public Health, epidemiological surveillance against infectious not present municipal slaughterhouses (MS). Therefore, aim this study was identify, using serological molecular methods, circulating Leptospira three MS Veracruz State. The frequency anti-Leptospira antibodies 67.5%. five sequences were recovered 99% similar L. interrogans. This work represents national effort for evaluation as sentinel units, allow establishing diversity circulate intervention measures workers risk mitigation, who come contact with fluids organs infected animals.