1. Leptospira interrogans By Jess Condon

2. Classification Domain: Bacteria Kingdom: Monera Phylum: Spirochaetes Class: Spirochaetes Order: Spirochaetales Family: Leptospiraceae Genus: Leptospira Species: Leptospira interrogans

3. Characteristics One of many species of Leptospira. Spirals cell shapes. 2 flagella for mobility. Pathogenic

4. Characteristics Cont. Gram Stain is Negative – Pink/ Red Color Does not always stain correctly. Aerobic

5. Where Does it Live? Bogs, Shallow Lakes, Ponds, Puddles, etc. Needs complex organisms for a host. – Wild or Domestic Animals On every continent except Antarctica. Optimal pH – To survive: 6.9 – 7.4 – To grow: 7.2 – 7.6

6. Diseases Causes Leptospirosis – Headaches, fever, flu-like symptoms. – Can result in liver and kidney damage, or even death. – Can be treated with large doses of antibiotics. Contact with urine or soil containing urine Enters through minor cuts – Ex.) Swimming in infected water.

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