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leptospira
[ lep-tuh-spahy-ruh ]
noun
Bacteriology.
plural leptospirae leptospiras.
- any of several spirally shaped, aerobic bacteria of the genus Leptospira, certain species of which are pathogenic for human beings.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of leptospira1
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You’ll also want to have your dog vaccinated against leptospirosis, as communal water bowls, puddles and other water features in dog parks can carry leptospira bacteria.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leptospira can live outside a host for a matter of weeks or months, depending on conditions.
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