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ClinQuiz: Eye on leptospirosis (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.) Answer 3A

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A study of more than 1 million vaccinated dogs* conducted by George Moore et al. revealed no increased allergenicity of vaccines containing Leptospira.

*Reference: Moore GE, Guptill LF, Ward MP, et al. Adverse events diagnosed within three days of vaccine administration in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005;227:1102–1108.

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