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.