| Leptospira kirschneri | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Spirochaetes |
| Class: | Spirochaetes |
| Order: | Spirochaetales |
| Family: | Leptospiraceae |
| Genus: | Leptospira |
| Species: | L. kirschneri |
| Binomial name | |
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Leptospira kirschneri Ramadass et al., 1992 |
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Leptospira kirschneri is a Gram negative, obligate aerobe species of spirochete bacteria. It is a member of the genus Leptospira. The species is pathogenic and can cause leptospirosis, most commonly in pigs.