LEPTOSPIRA ICTEROIDES Meaning and
Definition
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Leptospira icteroides is a microorganism belonging to the bacterial genus Leptospira. It is a pathogenic spirochete bacterium known to cause leptospirosis, an infectious disease found in both humans and animals.
Leptospira icteroides is characterized by its elongated, flexible, and coiled shape, with a length ranging from 6 to 20 micrometers. It possesses a unique helical structure that propels its motility, allowing it to penetrate tissues and organs.
This bacterium is commonly found in stagnant water, soil, and the urine of infected animals, such as rodents, cattle, and pigs. Transmission occurs through direct contact with these infected sources, as well as through consumption of contaminated water or food. Human infection may also arise from occupational exposure, such as through contact with infected animal tissues or fluids in veterinary or farming settings.
The infection caused by Leptospira icteroides can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle pain, chills, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), often resulting in the name "icteroides" meaning "jaundice-like." In severe cases, leptospirosis may lead to organ failure and hemorrhage.
Detection of Leptospira icteroides is mainly achieved through specialized laboratory techniques, such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or serological tests that detect the presence of specific antibodies. Treatment typically involves the administration of antibiotics, such as doxycycline or penicillin, along with supportive care.
Prevention of leptospirosis involves practicing good hygienic habits, such as avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water or soil, using protective
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A species asserted by Noguchi to be the pathogenic organism in yellow fever.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for LEPTOSPIRA ICTEROIDES
- keptospira icteroides
- peptospira icteroides
- oeptospira icteroides
- lwptospira icteroides
- lsptospira icteroides
- ldptospira icteroides
- lrptospira icteroides
- l4ptospira icteroides
- l3ptospira icteroides
- leotospira icteroides
- leltospira icteroides
- le-tospira icteroides
- le0tospira icteroides
- leprospira icteroides
- lepfospira icteroides
- lepgospira icteroides
- lepyospira icteroides
- lep6ospira icteroides
- lep5ospira icteroides
- leptispira icteroides
Etymology of LEPTOSPIRA ICTEROIDES
The word "Leptospira icteroides" has its etymology rooted in the scientific nomenclature system used to classify organisms.
- Leptospira: The genus name "Leptospira" comes from the Greek words "lepto", meaning thin or slender, and "speira", meaning coil or spiral. This genus name was chosen because the bacteria in this group are characterized by their thin, coiled spiral shape, which can be observed under a microscope.
- Icteroides: The species name "icteroides" is derived from the Latin word "icterus", meaning jaundice. This name was selected because the strain of Leptospira bacteria classified as Leptospira icteroides is known to cause a disease known as icterohemorrhagic leptospirosis, which is characterized by yellowed skin (jaundice) as a symptom.
