@article {16179, title = {Isolation of Leptospira kmetyi from residential areas of patients with leptospirosis in Kelantan, Malaysia}, journal = {J Infect Public HealthJ Infect Public HealthJ Infect Public Health}, volume = {11}, number = {4}, year = {2018}, note = {Mohd Ali, Mohammad Ridhuan
Mohamad Safiee, Amira Wahida
Yusof, Nik Yuszrin
Fauzi, Mohd Hashairi
Yean Yean, Chan
Ismail, Nabilah
England
J Infect Public Health. 2017 Dec 22. pii: S1876-0341(17)30296-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.12.008.}, month = {Dec 22}, pages = {578-580}, edition = {2017/12/27}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: Environmental sampling provides important information that enhances the understanding of the leptospiral human-environment-animal relationship. Several studies have described the distribution of Leptospira in the environment. However, more targeted sites, that is, areas surrounding leptospirosis patients{\textquoteright} houses, remain under-explored. Therefore, this study aims to detect the presence of Leptospira spp. in the residential areas of patients with leptospirosis. METHODS: Soil and water samples near leptospirosis patients{\textquoteright} residences were collected, processed and cultured into EMJH media. Partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing was performed to confirm the identity of Leptospira. RESULTS: EMJH culture and partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed predominant growth of pathogenic Leptospira kmetyi (17\%, n=7/42). All tested locations had at least one Leptospira sp., mostly from the soil samples. CONCLUSION: More than one species of Leptospira may be present in a sampling area. The most common environmental isolates were pathogenic L. kmetyi.}, isbn = {1876-035X (Electronic)
1876-0341 (Linking)}, author = {Mohd Ali, M. R. and Mohamad Safiee, A. W. and Yusof, N. Y. and Fauzi, M. H. and Yean Yean, C. and Ismail, N.} }