DETECCIÓN DE ANTICUERPOS CONTRA Lawsonia intracellularis EN PORCINOS PROVENIENTES DE GRANJAS TECNIFICADAS DEL VALLE DE LIMA Y HUARAL

Authors

  • María Valdez C. Práctica Privada.
  • Sonia Calle E. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología, FMV-UNMSM
  • María Cerón C. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología, FMV-UNMSM
  • Néstor Falcón P Laboratorio de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, FMV-UNMSM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v13i1.1715

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to detect antibodies against Lawsonia intracellularis in pigs from well-managed farms in Lima and Huaral valleys. Antibodies were detected using the indirect immunofluorescence test in 197 serum samples from pigs of three different ages. 38.7% of the samples were positive, corresponding 18.9, 44.3 and 45.5% to farms located in the areas of Huaraz, Cieneguilla and Lurín, respectively. The prevalence recorded in weaned and fattened pigs, and gilts were 24.6, 47.6 y 44.7%, respectively. The presence of antibodies indicates that these pigs have been exposed to the bacteria, so Lawsonia intracellularis should be considered as a new microorganism causing diarrhea and therefore, affecting the pig industry in the country

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Published

2002-07-15

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Comunicaciones

How to Cite

Valdez C., M., Calle E., S., Cerón C., M., & Falcón P, N. (2002). DETECCIÓN DE ANTICUERPOS CONTRA Lawsonia intracellularis EN PORCINOS PROVENIENTES DE GRANJAS TECNIFICADAS DEL VALLE DE LIMA Y HUARAL. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 13(1), 95-97. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v13i1.1715