Leptospirosis

被引:2077
作者
Levett, PN
机构
[1] Minist Hlth, Leptospira Lab, Bridgetown, Barbados
[2] Univ W Indies, Sch Clin Med & Res, Bridgetown, Barbados
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10.1128/CMR.14.2.296-326.2001
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Leptospirosis is a worldwide zoonotic infection with a much greater incidence in tropical regions and has now been identified as one of the emerging infectious diseases. The epidemiology of leptospirosis has been modified by changes in animal husbandry, climate, and human behavior. Resurgent interest in leptospirosis has resulted from large outbreaks that have received significant publicity. The development of simpler; rapid assays for diagnosis has been based largely on the recognition that early initiation of antibiotic therapy is important in acute disease bur also on the need for assays which can be used more widely. In this review tire complex taxonomy of leptospires, previously based on serology and recently modified by a genotypic classification, is discussed, and the clinical and epidemiological value of molecular diagnosis and typing is also evaluated.
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