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Title
Leptospira and leptospirosis [electronic resource] / Ben Adler, Editor.
ISBN
9783662450598 electronic book
3662450593 electronic book
9783662450581
Published
Heidelberg : Springer, [2015]
Copyright
©2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-662-45059-8 doi
Call Number
RC154.95 .L47 2015
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.9/2
Summary
This volume covers all aspects of infection by pathogenic Leptospira species, the causative agents of the world?s most widespread zoonosis. Topics include aspects of human and animal leptospirosis as well as detailed analyses of our current knowledge of leptospiral structure and physiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, genomics, immunity and vaccines. Updates are presented on leptospiral systematics, identification and diagnostics, as well as practical information on culture of Leptospira. Contact information is also provided for Leptospira reference centers. All chapters were written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference source for scientists, veterinarians, clinicians and all others with an interest in leptospirosis.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series
Current topics in microbiology and immunology ; Volume 387.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783662450581
History of Leptospirosis and Leptospira
Systematics of Leptospiraceae
Leptospiral Structure, Physiology and Metabolism
Genomics, Proteomics and Genetics of Leptospira
Leptospirosis in Humans
Animal Leptospirosis
The Molecular Basis of Leptospiral Pathogenesis
The Leptospiral Outer Membrane
Host Response to Leptospira Infection
Vaccines Against Leptospirosis
The Role of Leptospirosis Reference Laboratories.
