Human with leptospirosis in Peru; by J Vinetz, 2003
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Comments
Cited as the type strain of Leptospira licerasiae serovar Varillal
Medium
ATCC® Medium 1470: Modified Leptospira medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 30°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
PN Levett; Saskatchewan Health, Regina, SK Canada
References
Matthias MA, et al. Human leptospirosis caused by a new, antigenically unique leptospira associated with a rattus species reservoir in the peruvian Amazon. PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis. 2(4): e213, 2008. PubMed: 18382606
