Leptospira borgpetersenii str. 4E Genome sequencing

Leptospira borgpetersenii 4E. This organism is a bacterial pathogen, causative agent of zoonotic disease know as leptospirosis. With optimal growth at 28-30 °C, this organism colonizes kidneys and reproductive tracts of infected animals, causing impact in animal and human health. The isolation of this organism occurred in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil.