Leptospiraceae
Leptospiraceae
Leptospiraceae (pronunciation: lep-to-spi-ra-ce-ae) is a family of bacteria that includes the genera Leptospira and Turneriella.
Etymology
The name Leptospiraceae is derived from the Greek words leptos, meaning thin, and spira, meaning coil, referring to the characteristic thin, coiled shape of the bacteria in this family.
Description
Members of the Leptospiraceae family are Gram-negative bacteria, characterized by their thin, spiral-shaped cells. They are aerobic bacteria, meaning they require oxygen to grow and reproduce.
The most well-known genus in this family is Leptospira, which includes several species that are pathogenic to humans and animals, causing diseases such as leptospirosis and Weil's disease. Turneriella, on the other hand, is a less-studied genus and is not known to be pathogenic.
Related Terms
- Leptospira: A genus of bacteria in the family Leptospiraceae.
- Turneriella: Another genus of bacteria in the family Leptospiraceae.
- Leptospirosis: A disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.
- Weil's disease: A severe form of leptospirosis.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation.
- Aerobic bacteria: Bacteria that require oxygen to grow and reproduce.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leptospiraceae
- Wikipedia's article - Leptospiraceae
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