LEPTOSPIRA Meaning and
Definition
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Leptospira is a genus of spiral-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that belong to the family Leptospiraceae. These bacteria are widely distributed in nature, particularly in soil and water, and are the causative agents of the zoonotic disease known as leptospirosis. Leptospira organisms are typically long and thin, with a characteristic hook shape at both ends, resembling a question mark or a coiled spring.
Leptospira bacteria have the ability to penetrate the skin and mucous membranes, as well as survive in a range of environmental conditions. They are mainly transmitted to humans and animals through contact with contaminated water or soil, often via the urine of infected animals such as rodents, wild mammals, and domestic livestock. In humans, leptospirosis can manifest as a wide spectrum of symptoms, ranging from mild flu-like symptoms to severe manifestations including jaundice, kidney failure, and meningitis.
The laboratory diagnosis of leptospirosis typically involves the detection of antibodies using various serological tests, or the isolation of the bacterium from clinical samples such as blood or urine. Antibiotic therapy, primarily with penicillin or doxycycline, is the mainstay of treatment for leptospirosis.
Prevention strategies for leptospirosis primarily focus on reducing exposure to contaminated environments, promoting good sanitation practices, and implementing rodent control measures. Vaccines are available for certain animal species but are currently not widely used in humans.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for LEPTOSPIRA
- keptospira
- peptospira
- oeptospira
- lwptospira
- lsptospira
- ldptospira
- lrptospira
- l4ptospira
- l3ptospira
- leotospira
- leltospira
- le-tospira
- le0tospira
- leprospira
- lepfospira
- lepgospira
- lepyospira
- lep6ospira
- lep5ospira
Etymology of LEPTOSPIRA
The word "leptospira" has its roots in Greek and Latin. The term "lepto" comes from the Greek word "leptos", meaning thin or delicate. "Spiro" is derived from the Latin word "spirare", which means to breathe or to coil. The combination of these two elements reflects the shape and structure of the bacteria known as Leptospira, which are often thin and coiled.
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