genus Leptospira

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genus Leptospira - very slender aerobic spirochetes; free-living or parasitic in mammals

bacteria genus - a genus of bacteria

family Treponemataceae, Treponemataceae - small spirochetes some parasitic or pathogenic

leptospira - important pathogens causing Weil's disease or canicola fever

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During rainy season, Leptospirosis, which is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, is rampant especially in areas affected by flood.

DOH raises concern on leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a global zoonotic disease, endemic in tropical areas, and caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira (1).

Severe Myasthenic Manifestation of Leptospirosis Associated with New Sequence Type of Leptospira interrogans

Leptospirosis is a widespread and prevalent zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. It is common in both temperate and tropical areas (1).

Clinical Outcome of Leptospirosis: A Fatal Case Report

It is caused by a bacterium of genus Leptospira. It is estimated that 10 million are infected with leptospira each year and it is difficult to estimate exactly how many of them die from this condition, in large measure by which the deaths occur in countries where the deaths are not subject to routine reporting (1).

Leptospirosis Associated with the Ingestion of Packaged Foods and Working Environment Conditions: A Case Report

WHO defined leptospirosis as an infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira.

Infographic: 7 things to do to prevent leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance caused by the spirochete bacteria from the genus Leptospira. Pathogenic Leptospira inhabit the renal tubules of a wide variety of mammalian species.

Genomic Variability among Field Isolates and Laboratory-Adapted Strains of Leptospira borgpetersenii Serovar Hardjo

Traditionally, the genus Leptospira is divided into two species, namely, L.

Evaluation of BOX-PCR and ERIC-PCR as Molecular Typing Tools for Pathogenic Leptospira

nov., a pathogenic species of the genus Leptospira isolated from humans.

A road map for leptospirosis research and health policies based on country needs in Latin America/Hoja de ruta para la investigacion sobre la leptospirosis y para las politicas de salud basadas paises en America Latina/Guia para pesquisa e politicas de saude em leptospirose com base nas necessidades dos paises na America Latina

Leptospirosis is a transmissible bacterial disease of animals and humans caused by infection with any of the pathogenic members of the genus Leptospira. The organism is shed in the urine and milk of infected animals and may cause symptoms of renal and hepatic disease, which can be fatal.

NTP: National Toxicology Program U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Leptospirosis is caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. Twenty-five serogroups and approximately 300 serovars belonging to 25 serogroups can infect domestic animals, wildlife, and humans.

Frequency of and risk factors associated to Leptospira spp. seropositivity in goats in the state of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil/Frequencia e fatores de riscos associados a caprinos soropositivos a Leptospiras spp. no Estado de Sergipe, Nordeste do Brasil

It is caused by pathogenic spirochete bacteria of the genus leptospira that are transmitted directly or indirectly from animals to human [1].

STUDY ON SEROPREVALENCE OF LEPTOSPIROSIS AND ITS SEROVARS AMONG CATTLE FARMERS IN NORTHEASTERN MALAYSIA

Leptospirosis is a widely prevalent zoonotic disease, caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. It infects both animals and humans.

Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis among veterinary professionals in Trichy district, Tamilnadu- an occupational hazard