Molecular and serological characterization of Leptospira kirschneri serogroup Pomona isolated from a human case in a Brazilian rural area
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(3): 396-398, May-June 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Leptospirosis is an important health concern in Brazil. Currently, information on the epidemiology of the disease in the rural areas of the country is lacking.METHODS:
Serological and molecular techniques were used to characterize a clinical isolate of Leptospira.RESULTS:
The strain CLEP 00060, isolated from a 59-year-old man in a rural area of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, was identified as belonging to L. kirschneri serogroup Pomona serovar Mozdok.CONCLUSIONS:
This study contributes to the local epidemiological knowledge of leptospirosis, prevention of the disease by vaccines, and improvements in its diagnosis.
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Asunto principal:
Leptospira
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Leptospirosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Laboratório Central/BR
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