Overview of the epidemiology, microbiology, and pathogenesis of Leptospira spp. in humans.
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Summary
Leptospirosis is probably the world's most widespread zoonosis and it remains underdiagnosed largely due to the broad spectrum of signs and symptoms attributable to this spirochetal pathogen.
- Type
- review
- Published
- 2000-08-01
- Cited by
- 325
- References
- 96
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Keywords
Leptospira, Zoonosis, Biology, Leptospirosis, Virulence
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