
|Articles|July 16, 2012
ClinQuiz: Eye on leptospirosis (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.) Answer 1A
ClinQuiz: Eye on leptospirosis (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.) Answer 1A
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1 A. — Correct!
This dog should be tested and treated for leptospirosis. The incidence of leptospirosis is increasing, and leptospirosis is being diagnosed in dogs of all breeds and lifestyles. This may be because of the urbanization of rural environments and increased contact with reservoir hosts, including rodents, skunks, raccoons, and opossums, among others.
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