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leptospira
[ lep-tuh-spahy-ruh ]
noun
, Bacteriology.
, plural lep·to·spi·rae [lep-t, uh, -, spahy, -ree], lep·to·spi·ras.
- 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 Words From
- lepto·spiral adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of leptospira1
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Example Sentences
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.
From New York Times
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.
From Washington Times
The plague may sounds like an illness from the dark ages, but what about E-coli, salmonella or leptospira?
From Los Angeles Times
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