| Leptospira and Leptospirosis 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Adler, Ben (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3662450585 ISBN-13: 9783662450581 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Microbiology - Medical | Immunology - Medical | Infectious Diseases |
| Dewey: 615.372 |
| Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immmunology |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.33 lbs) 293 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |