leptospira
Definition
Noun: A genus of slender, spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochetes) that are important pathogens, capable of causing diseases in humans and animals, such as Weil's disease (severe leptospirosis) and canicola fever.
Usage
Leptospira is used as a scientific and medical term to refer to the specific bacteria responsible for leptospirosis. - The veterinarian identified Leptospira as the cause of the dog's illness. - Leptospira bacteria are often found in water contaminated by the urine of infected animals.
Advanced Usage
- As a taxonomic genus: In scientific literature, is always capitalized and italicized when referring to the genus name.
- The study focused on the genetic diversity within the genus Leptospira.
Variants and Related Words
- Leptospirosis (n): The disease caused by infection with bacteria of the genus .
- Leptospirosis can range from a mild flu-like illness to a severe infection affecting the kidneys and liver.
Synonyms
- Pathogenic spirochete (general term for disease-causing spiral bacteria, which includes ).
- Leptospire (a less common term for an individual bacterium of this genus).
Related Phrases / Terms
- Weil's disease: A severe form of leptospirosis characterized by jaundice, kidney failure, and bleeding, caused by bacteria.
- Canicola fever: A form of leptospirosis historically associated with dogs, also caused by bacteria.
Noun
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important pathogens causing Weil's disease or canicola fever
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