Molecular characterization of pathogenic Leptospira sp. in small mammals captured from the human leptospirosis suspected areas of Selangor state, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Azhari, Nurul Natasya, Ramli, Siti Nur Alia, Joseph, Narcisse, Philip, Noraini
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2018
• Subjects: Hulu; Rattus rattus
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75015/; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75015/1/Molecular%20characterization%20of%20pathogenic%20Leptospira%20sp.%20in%20small%20mammals%20captured%20from%20the%20human%20leptospirosis%20suspected%20areas%20of%20Selangor%20state,%20Malaysia.pdf; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001706X18308143?via%3Dihub

Leptospirosis is caused by the spirochetal bacterium Leptospira of which rodents are considered the most important reservoir. This study aims to determine and characterize virulent Leptospira species among rodents and small mammals found in human settlements and recreational spots within the Hulu La...