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Zuerner, Richard |
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Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 1/29/2009 Publication Date: 2/1/2011 Citation: Zuerner, R.L. 2011. Genus I. Leptospira Noguchi 1917, 755AL emend. Faine and Stallman 1982, 461. In: Krieg, N., Staley, J., Brown, D., Hedlund, B., Paster, B., Ward, N., Wolfgang, L., Whitman, W., editors. Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. 2nd edition. New York, Dordrecht, Heidelberg, London: Springer. p. 546-555. Interpretive Summary: Leptospira comprise a diverse group of bacteria. Some species cause serious infections in animals and humans. These bacteria are aerobes that consume long-chain fatty acids and alcohols as carbon and energy sources. This genus is distinguished from Leptonema or Turneriella by lack of similarity using DNA hybridization analysis, and it has a unique 16S rRNA sequence profile. Genome sequences for five members of this genus have been reported, providing new information on the physiology and virulence characteristics of Leptospira. Basic information is provided regarding the characteristics of this species and their isolation and maintenance. Technical Abstract: Leptospira comprise a diverse group of bacteria. Some species cause serious infections in animals and humans. These bacteria are aerobes that consume long-chain fatty acids and alcohols as carbon and energy sources. This genus is distinguished from Leptonema or Turneriella by lack of similarity using DNA hybridization analysis, and it has a unique 16S rRNA sequence profile. Genome sequences for five members of this genus have been reported, providing new information on the physiology and virulence characteristics of Leptospira. Basic information is provided regarding the characteristics of this species and their isolation and maintenance. |
