Detection of Pathogenic Leptospires in Water and Soil in Areas Endemic to Leptospirosis in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, there are ideal environmental conditions for leptospirosis. The objective of this investigation was to detect pathogenic and saprophytic leptospires in water and soil samples from leptospirosis-endemic areas in Nicaragua. Seventy-eight water and 42 soil samples were collected from hous...

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Main Authors: Byron Flores, Karla Escobar, José Luis Muzquiz, Jessica Sheleby-Elías, Brenda Mora, Edipcia Roque, Dayana Torres, Álvaro Chávez, William Jirón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/3/149