Leptospirosis in Ceylon - Epidemiological and Laboratory Investigation
Abstract
Investigations were undertaken to establish the serotypes prevalent and the vectors for them in Ceylon. The methods adopted were: human and animal tissues and body fluids were cultured direct; tissues from some animals were passaged through hamsters; surface waters from suspected endemic areas were passaged through hamsters; and serological studies of blood of both humans and animals. Leptospira belonging to the following sero-groups were isolated and vectors for them established; L. javanica; L. icterohaemorrhagiae; L. grippotyphosa; L. hebdomadis; L. pomona; and L. autumnalis. The vectors are rodents and dogs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0724157
Entities
People
- Kumaraswamy Nityananda