Leptospira kirschneri Ramadass et al., 1992
- Dataset
- English Wikipedia - Species Pages
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Classification
- genus
- Leptospira
- species
- Leptospira kirschneri
Abstract
Leptospira kirschneri is a Gram negative, obligate aerobe species of spirochete bacteria named for University of Otago bacteriologist Dr. Leopold Kirschner. It is a member of the genus Leptospira. The species is pathogenic and can cause leptospirosis, most commonly in pigs.