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.
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From the book reviews:
"Written by experts in the field, this book reviews the existing knowledge of various aspects . and current information gleaned as a result of the availability of genomic sequences. . The audience includes veterinarians, public health personnel, clinicians, pathologists, and graduate students. All chapters are written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference for this audience." (Deoki N. Tripathy, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)
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Illustrationen
25 s/w Abbildungen, 12 farbige Abbildungen
VIII, 293 p. 37 illus., 12 illus. in color.
Dateigröße
ISBN-13
978-3-662-45059-8 (9783662450598)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-45059-8
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