Molecular and serological characterization of Leptospira kirschneri serogroup Pomona isolated from a human case in a Brazilian rural area
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 50 (3), 2017
Publication year: 2017
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.
Pruebas de Aglutinación, Brasil, Electroforesis en Gel de Campo Pulsado, Leptospira/clasificación, Leptospira/genética, Leptospira/inmunología, Leptospirosis/diagnóstico, Leptospirosis/microbiología, Persona de Mediana Edad, Tipificación de Secuencias Multilocus, Filogenia, Población Rural, Serogrupo, Serotipificación