leptospira

• Gênero de bactérias espiroquetas que inclui espécies patogênicas capazes de causar leptospirose em seres humanos e animais, como a doença de Weil e a febre dos pântanos.

A genus of bacteria that includes important pathogens responsible for causing Weil's disease and canicola fever in humans and animals.

1. Pathogenic bacteriumC1formalmedical

   A genus of spiral-shaped bacteria that are important pathogens, causing diseases such as Weil's disease and canicola fever, typically transmitted through water contaminated by animal urine.

   Bactéria patogênica

   • The doctor diagnosed the patient with leptospira infection after exposure to floodwater.
   • Leptospira bacteria are often found in the kidneys of infected rodents.
   • Treatment for leptospira requires antibiotics such as doxycycline.