A New Leptospiral Serotype in the Pyrogenes Group, Leptospira Manilae

A new strain of leptospires belonging to the pyrogenes group is described. This strain is represented by 7 isolates from Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus. Cross agglutinin-absorption studies indicate that these strains are a new serotype within the pyrogenes group, and the designation Leptospira mani...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 1963-03, Vol.112 (2), p.164-166
Main Authors: Galton, Mildred M., Aragon, P. R., Jacalne, Antonio V., Shotts, Emmett B., Sulzer, Catherine R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antigens
Antiserum
Docks
Leptospira
Leptospirosis
Old Medline
Public health
Pyrogen
Rodent Diseases
Serogroup
Slums
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Summary:A new strain of leptospires belonging to the pyrogenes group is described. This strain is represented by 7 isolates from Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus. Cross agglutinin-absorption studies indicate that these strains are a new serotype within the pyrogenes group, and the designation Leptospira manilae is proposed.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/112.2.164