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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Nathan E Stone, Carina M Hall, Marielisa Ortiz, Shelby M Hutton, Ella Santana-Propper, Kimberly R Celona, Charles H D Williamson, Nicole Bratsch, Luis G V Fernandes, Joseph D Busch, Talima Pearson, Sarai Rivera-Garcia, Fred Soltero, Renee Galloway, Jason W Sahl, Jarlath E Nally, David M Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009959

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009959

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