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    Ben Adler, Editor.
    Summary: This volume covers all aspects of infection by pathogenic Leptospira species, the causative agents of the world?s most widespread zoonosis. Topics include aspects of human and animal leptospirosis as well as detailed analyses of our current knowledge of leptospiral structure and physiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, genomics, immunity and vaccines. Updates are presented on leptospiral systematics, identification and diagnostics, as well as practical information on culture of Leptospira. Contact information is also provided for Leptospira reference centers. All chapters were written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference source for scientists, veterinarians, clinicians and all others with an interest in leptospirosis.

    Contents:
    History of Leptospirosis and Leptospira
    Systematics of Leptospiraceae
    Leptospiral Structure, Physiology and Metabolism
    Genomics, Proteomics and Genetics of Leptospira
    Leptospirosis in Humans
    Animal Leptospirosis
    The Molecular Basis of Leptospiral Pathogenesis
    The Leptospiral Outer Membrane
    Host Response to Leptospira Infection
    Vaccines Against Leptospirosis
    The Role of Leptospirosis Reference Laboratories.
    Digital Access Springer 2015