Abstract
The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM). The Journal considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in the field of infectious diseases. The Journal has been in publication since 2011, is included in the DOAJ since 2018 and is a member of COPE since 2021. The SLJID practices a double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, the SLJID publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. The published articles are subsequently compiled into two issues in April and October. The SLJID does not charge any article processing or publication fee.
Highlights
Introduction and ObjectivesCompanion animals can act as asymptomatic carriers of zoonotic infections
Isolation of Leptospira spp. from companion dogs who received leptospirosis vaccination presented to the Government Veterinary Hospital, Peradeniya
Blood and urine samples were collected from 20 healthy dogs that were vaccinated properly according to the leptospirosis vaccination schedule practiced in the Government Veterinary Hospital, Peradeniya, Kandy
Summary
Introduction and ObjectivesCompanion animals can act as asymptomatic carriers of zoonotic infections. Isolation of Leptospira spp. from companion dogs who received leptospirosis vaccination presented to the Government Veterinary Hospital, Peradeniya Canine leptospirosis is a disease where chronic carrier dogs excrete pathogenic leptospires in their urine intermittently, resulting in environmental contamination and a source of infection for humans.
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