Isolation of Leptospira licerasiae, Leptospira interrogans and Leptospira kmetyi From Apparently Healthy Companion Dogs Vaccinated for Leptospirosis
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70375
Abstract: ABSTRACT Animal reservoir hosts that shed pathogenic leptospires represent a considerable public health risk because they lack clinical signs of illness that might prompt handling precautions. In Sri Lanka, dog ownership is widespread. Dogs reside… read more here.
Keywords: apparently healthy; leptospira; pathogenic leptospires; healthy companion ... See more keywords
Sph2(176–191) and Sph2(446–459): Identification of B-Cell Linear Epitopes in Sphingomyelinase 2 (Sph2), Naturally Recognized by Patients Infected by Pathogenic Leptospires
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020359
Abstract: Sphingomyelin is a major constituent of eukaryotic cell membranes, and if degraded by bacteria sphingomyelinases may contribute to the pathogenesis of infection. Among Leptospira spp., there are five sphingomyelinases exclusively expressed by pathogenic leptospires, in… read more here.
Keywords: pathogenic leptospires; cell; sph2 176; sph2 ... See more keywords