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.
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.
Adler, Ben
| ISBN | 9783662450598 |
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| Article number | 9783662450598 |
| Media type | eBook - PDF |
| Edition number | 2. Aufl. |
| Copyright year | 2014 |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
| Length | 293 pages |
| Language | English |
| Copy protection | Digital watermarking |
