Whole-genome sequencing of Leptospira interrogans from southern Brazil: genetic features of a highly virulent strain
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 113 (2), 2018
BACKGROUND Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonotic disease. It is caused by infection with pathogenic Leptospira species, of which over 300 serovars have been described. The accurate identification of the causative Leptospira spp. is required to ascertain the pathogenic status of the local isolates...