Del 387 - Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology

Leptospira and Leptospirosis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-11-27
Mått155 x 235 x 22 mm
Vikt623 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieCurrent Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Antal sidor293
Upplaga2015
FörlagSpringer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN9783662450581

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History of Leptospirosis and Leptospira.- Systematics of Leptospiraceae.- Leptospiral Structure, Physiology and Metabolism.- Genomics, Proteomics and Genetics of Leptospira.- Leptospirosis in Humans.- Animal Leptospirosis.- The Molecular Basis of Leptospiral Pathogenesis.- The Leptospiral Outer Membrane.- Host Response to Leptospira Infection.- Vaccines Against Leptospirosis.- The Role of Leptospirosis Reference Laboratories.

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)