Leptospira and leptospirosis
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Leptospira and leptospirosis
（Current topics in microbiology and immunology, 387）
Springer, c2015
Available at 8 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
History of Leptospirosis and Leptospira
Ben Adler
Systematics of Leptospiraceae
Paul N. Levett
Leptospiral Structure, Physiology and Metabolism
Caroline E. Cameron
Genomics, Proteomics and Genetics of Leptospira
Mathieu Picardeau
Leptospirosis in Humans
David A. Haake and Paul N. Levett
Animal Leptospirosis
William A. Ellis
The Molecular Basis of Leptospiral Pathogenesis
Gerald L. Murray
The Leptospiral Outer Membrane
David A. Haake and Wolfram R. Zuckert
Host response to Leptospira Infection
Richard L. Zuerner
Vaccines Against Leptospirosis
Ben Adler
The Role of Leptospirosis Reference Laboratories
Rudy A Hartskeerl and Lee D Smythe
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