Diverse lineages of pathogenic Leptospira species are widespread in the environment in Puerto Rico, USA.

• Main Authors: Nathan E Stone (Author), Carina M Hall (Author), Marielisa Ortiz (Author), Shelby M Hutton (Author), Ella Santana-Propper (Author), Kimberly R Celona (Author), Charles H D Williamson (Author), Nicole Bratsch (Author), Luis G V Fernandes (Author), Joseph D Busch (Author), Talima Pearson (Author), Sarai Rivera-Garcia (Author), Fred Soltero (Author), Renee Galloway (Author), Jason W Sahl (Author), Jarlath E Nally (Author), David M Wagner (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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<h4>Background</h4>Leptospirosis, caused by Leptospira bacteria, is a common zoonosis worldwide, especially in the tropics. Reservoir species and risk factors have been identified but surveys for environmental sources are rare. Furthermore, understanding of environmental Leptospira conta...