Molecular detection of Leptospira spp. in urinary and vaginal samples of domestic and free-roaming cats in Tehran, Iran.
OBJECTIVE Leptospirosis is a globally important zoonotic disease associated with renal and hepatic injury. Cats are frequently exposed to Leptospira spp., yet their epidemiological role remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether Leptospira DNA could be detected in feline vaginal samples, in addition to urin...