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Clinical presentation of leptospirosis, antibiotic treatment, serum creatinine concentration, and outcome were recorded.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifteen of 32 dogs had a negative urine PCR on the first submission in the study, 5 of 15 received only an aminopenicillin. The remaining 17 dogs had a negative urine PCR on the second (n\u00a0=\u00a06 dogs), third (n\u00a0=\u00a05), fourth (n\u00a0=\u00a05), and eighth (n\u00a0=\u00a01) submissions. Acute kidney injury was reported in 32\/32 dogs. Two of 32 dogs developed chronic kidney disease.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and Clinical Importance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Persistent leptospiruria is common despite treatment with antibiotics frequently recommended for treatment. Follow-up urine PCR to confirm clearance of the organism is recommended in all dogs. 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