Limitations of the study.
In Africa, the diagnosis of leptospirosis using the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) involves the recommended use of 10 serovars (Mirambo et al., 2022). The current study may have underestimated the seroprevalence of Leptospira antibodies because only six serovars were included in the panel. Further studies should enhance diagnosis techniques.
However, our study was conducted only during the rainy season, as most cases of leptospirosis occur during this time. It is recommended that further studies be conducted during the dry season to help control rodents and reduce human and animal exposure to leptospirosis. Additionally, future research should include molecular characterization of leptospiral infection to identify species levels.