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Circulating genotypes of Leptospira in French Polynesia : An 9-year molecular epidemiology surveillance follow-up study.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Sept 2020
Grillová Linda, Angermeier Hilde, Levy Marc, Giard Marine, Lastère Stéphane, Picardeau Mathieu
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BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis with global impact, particularly among vulnerable populations in resource-poor settings in tropical countries. Rodents have been considered to be the main reservoir of the disease; however, a wide variety of mammals can act as hosts as well. Here we examine the genetic diversity of Leptospira strains from biological samples of patients and animals in French...
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