genus leptospira

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Noun genus leptospira has 1 sense

genus Leptospira - very slender aerobic spirochetes; free-living or parasitic in mammals
--₁ is a kind of bacteria genus
--₁ is a member of Treponemataceae, family Treponemataceae
--₁ has member: leptospira

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Genus Leptospira

The "Genus Leptospira" refers to a group of bacteria comprising several species that cause the infectious disease known as leptospirosis. These bacteria are spiral-shaped and commonly found in soil and water, especially in tropical and subtropical areas.

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Noun (Scientific Term):

The genus Leptospira includes various pathogenic species.
Scientists are studying the biology of Leptospira bacteria.

Noun (Disease):

Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.
Leptospira can infect both humans and animals.

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