Evidence of Leptospira spp. in dogs in the Kingdom of Tonga
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Naden, Kristina
Harder, Kate
Joone, Carolynne
Harder, Kate
Joone, Carolynne
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2025-12
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Tonga
dogs (Canis familiaris)
parasite
haematological disorders
Pasifika
dogs (Canis familiaris)
parasite
haematological disorders
Pasifika
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Naden, K., Harder, K.P., & Joone, C. (2025, December, 1-5) Evidence of Leptospira spp. in dogs in the Kingdom of Tonga [Paper presentation]. ITP Rangahau & Research Symposium 2025 + OPSITARA 2025, New Zealand
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7140
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Objective of study The study aimed to detect exposure to Leptospira spp. in dogs from Tonga using serum sample testing.
Why dogs? Dogs were selected due to close human contact and their role as sentinel species for leptospirosis transmission risk
One Health implications Results inform vaccination and education strategies to mitigate leptospirosis spread in Tonga's population.
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