Leptospira interrogans

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Leptospira interrogans
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Scanning electron micrograph of Leptospira interrogans.
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Domain: Bacteria
Kingdom: Pseudomonadati
Phylum: Spirochaetota
Class: Spirochaetia
Order: Leptospirales
Family: Leptospiraceae
Genus: Leptospira
Species:
L. interrogans
Binomial name
Leptospira interrogans
(Stimson 1907) Wenyon 1926 (Approved Lists 1980)

Leptospira interrogans is a species of thin, motile, gram-negative, obligate aerobic spirochaete bacteria that belongs to the genus Leptospira in the phylum Spirochaetota. [1] L. interrogans cells are long, helical, and tightly coiled like a corkscrew with hooked and spiraled ends. L. interrogans has many properties that ensure its optimal survival in specific conditions, including two periplasmic flagella located within its outer sheath, enabling the bacteria to move rapidly through a variety of mediums such as water, soil, and host tissue. [1] These flagella enable L. interrogans to more easily access and infect both human and mammalian tissues. [2] The outer membrane of L. interrogans contains unique lipopolysaccharides and surface-exposed proteins that play key roles in environmental survival, adhesion, and interaction with host organisms. [3] It is able to metabolize long-chain fatty acids through ꞵ-oxidation as an energy source and uses oxygen and peroxides as a terminal electron acceptor. [4]

Contents

L. interrogans is mainly found in warmer tropical regions. The bacteria can live for weeks to months in the ground or water. [5] Leptospira is one of the genera of the spirochaete phylum that causes severe mammalian infections. [6] Although many Leptospira species can cause infection, most of the serious infections are caused by L. interrogans. [7] This species is pathogenic to some wild and domestic animals, including pet dogs. It can also spread to humans through abrasions on the skin with contaminated water or soil, where infection can cause flu-like symptoms with kidney and liver damage. [5]

L. interrogans has a genome that consists of two circular chromosomes. Together, these chromosomes encode genes involved in motility, nutrient acquisition, stress response, and adaptation to different ecological niches. [8] Diversity within the species occurs through the existence of a vast variety of serogroups and serovars which have different surface antigens and environmental distribution. [1]

History

Isolation and Identification of L. interrogans

While illnesses consistent with a leptospirosis diagnosis had been described in ancient medical journals as “rice field jaundice” or “autumn fever”, the modern history began with the identification of Weil’s disease, or leptospirosis, in Adolf Weil in 1886 wherein he had been experiencing “a particular type of jaundice accompanied by splenomegaly, renal dysfunction, conjunctivitis, and skin rashes”. [9] The specific causative agent had yet to be identified, but higher rates of infection were seen in those who worked outdoor occupations and came into contact with water, with epidemics common in sewer workers, rice-field workers, and coal miners. [9]

Leptospira were isolated independently and almost simultaneously in Japan and Europe, though the earliest isolation of leptospires was done by A.M. Stimson in 1907 using Levaditi silver deposition staining in the kidney tissue of an infected cadaver. [9] Stimson dubbed the organism Spirocheta interrogans because of its resemblance to a question mark due to the characteristic hooked ends of the leptospires. [9] In 1915, Japanese researchers Ryukichi Inada and Yutaka Ido identified the causative agent of Weil’s disease by observing spiral-shaped bacteria in the blood and organs of infected patients and experimentally transmitting the disease to guinea pigs, proving it was caused by a spirochete. [10] They were able to cultivate spirochetes in vitro using a medium made from emulsified guinea pig kidney and developed the first successful antiserum for treatment. This discovery allowed for rapid advancements in this research area as they defined transmissibility, routes of infection, pathological changes, tissue distribution, urinary excretion, leptospiral filterability, morphology, and motility. [9] [10]

In 1917, Inada and Ido identified rats as renal carriers of Leptospira by finding spirochetes in the kidneys of healthy field mice and house rats which was the first observation of an asymptomatic carrier. [10] In the following decades, as advancements in the field occurred, leptospirosis was recognized as an infectious disease affecting almost all mammalian species with ranging severity from mild influenza-like illness to severe, fatal infections with liver and kidney failure. [9] By the 1950s, the number of identified serovars and susceptible host species had grown considerably, and by the 1980s, leptospirosis was firmly established as a veterinary disease of significant economic impact in dogs, cattle, pigs, horses, and possibly sheep.

Nomenclature and classification

The genus Leptospira was first proposed in 1918 to differentiate the Leptospirosis spirochete from others based on morphology. [9] As serovars were isolated, they were given species status and species were grouped into serogroups based on related antigens. When it was clear that a vast number of serovars existed, the subcommittee on the Taxonomy of Leptospira accepted the idea of two species existing, L. biflexa and L. interrogans, with former containing saprophytic serovars and the latter containing pathogenic serovars. [9] Advances in molecular taxonomy led to major revisions in Leptospira classification, with DNA–DNA analysis dividing the former single species L. interrogans into seven distinct species. [9]

Biology and biochemistry

Morphology

L. interrogans cells are gram-negative, tightly coiled, motile spirochetes, with two periplasmic flagella. [1] One flagellum is inserted at each end of the bacterium. The cells are thin, about 0.15 μm, and long, between 6-20 μm, with a corkscrew shaped body with spiral or hooked ends. [1] The hooked ends often resemble a question mark, and this is where the name 'interrogans' comes from. [11] The periplasmic flagella are crucial to the bacteria's ability to move and survive in specific host cells. The leptospires reveal two unique forms of movement, translational and non translational. [12]

Metabolism and physiology

L. interrogans displays neutralophilic properties, growing in a pH range of 7.2 - 7.6, with an optimal pH of 7.4. The bacteria also display mesophilic growth properties and grow at a temperature range of 28 °C to 30 °C. [13] [11] The optimal growth of the obligate aerobe L. interrogans occurs in simple media containing vitamins, salts, and specific long chain fatty acids. [12] Leptospira require ammonium salts as well as long-chain fatty acids for metabolism. [14]

The major energy and carbon source of this organism is the beta-oxidation of long chain fatty acids. L. interrogans must obtain the long chain fatty acids from its surroundings to metabolize them as an energy source. [15] Unique to the metabolic characteristics of L. interrogans, long chain unsaturated fatty acids are required for the bacterium to grow, as saturated fatty acids can only be metabolized in these conditions. [15] L. interrogans contains genes that code for the use of the TCA cycle in its metabolism. [15] L. interrogans transforms fatty acids into acetyl-CoA, then uses acetyl-CoA to produce some ATP through the TCA cycle. The TCA cycle produces the electron carriers necessary for oxidative phosphorylation. [16] L. interrogans main ATP production comes through oxidative phosphorylation. [15] Oxygen serves as the terminal electron acceptor in this beta-oxidation. [14] [17] Peroxides such as H2O2 can also serve as a terminal electron acceptor, with catalase activity needed for survival of L. interrogans during infection. [15] L. interrogans has only one glucose uptake system, known as the glucose sodium symporter. [18] L. interrogans cannot use glycolysis because it cannot use glucose as it main carbon source. Hence, fatty acid β-oxidation is the microbe's main source of carbon and energy. [19]

L. interrogans has its own Glutathione (GSH) enzymatic pathway and uses the produced GSH as an antioxidant. L. interrogans synthesizes GSH using the enzymes γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase (GCL) and glutathione synthetase (GS). [20] GSH protects the cell from oxidative stress by preventing oxidation and the creation of free radicals.

Genomics

The L. interrogans genome consists of two circular chromosomes composed of a total of almost 4.7 Mbp. [21] The larger chromosome has a total genome of 4.3 Mbp, and the smaller chromosome has a size of 350 Kbp. It has a G+C content of 35% and contains 3,400-3,700 protein-coding genes, depending on the strain. [22] The genes on the large chromosome encodes mostly housekeeping functions. Unlike most other bacteria, where the rRNA genes are clustered, in Leptospira the 16S, 23S, and 5S rRNA genes are scattered on the large chromosome. [22] Genes specifically encoding for long-chain fatty-acid usage, the TCA cycle, and electron transport chain have also been identified in L. interrogans. The detection of such genes confirms the use of oxidative phosphorylation as the primary metabolic pathway of L. interrogans. A large amount of genes related to eukaryotic cell invasion, cell attachment, and motility have been discovered. L. interrogans also has a complex set of genes associated with chemotaxis, more so than other pathogenic bacteria such as B. burgdorferi and T. palladium. Such genes able L. interrogans to be such a successful pathogen. [21]

To have the energy necessary for growth and to take over host functions, the bacterium employs methods such as oxidative stress. [23] Stress responses seen in L. interrogans include the up-regulation expression of genes encoding proteins such as chaperone proteins including clpA, heat shock proteins including GroEL, and endoflagellar proteins including flgA. [24]

Molecular pathogenesis

The loa22 gene has been classified as a virulence factor. [25]

LipL32 is the most abundant protein in L. interrogans. Although LipL32 binds to a number of extracellular matrix components in test tube experiments, there is doubt regarding where this protein is located. One study suggests that it is a subsurface membrane lipoprotein on the inner leaflet of the outer membrane. [26] [27] Some outer membrane proteins, such as OmpL1, aid in the infection process of L. interrogans by allowing adherence to host cells's surface molecules. [28]

As L. interrogans is an obligate aerobe, reactive oxygen species (ROS) must be avoided during metabolism. The perRA and perRB genes encode peroxide responsive regulators, and these regulators promote host adaptation as they contain approximately 17 genes which aid in signaling. [29] L. interrogans also has a rather complex chemotaxis system compared to other pathogenic microbes, contributing to its effectiveness as a pathogen. Virulence is also related to the leptospiral LPS, which is known to uniquely activate macrophages in response to infection. [21]

The bacterial chaperone ClpB is a major driver in the overall virulence of L. interrogans, as it aids in survival inside the host, the control of stress responses, and the unique role of protein disaggregation. [23]

High-Temperature Protein G (HtpG) has been identified as an additional virulence factor in L. interrogans. [30] HtpG is a molecular Chaperone homologous to bacterial Hsp90 and is highly conserved in Leptospira species, including L. interrogans and L. borgpetersenii. [30] [31] Mutations lacking htpG were shown to be completely non-virulent in animal infection models, with infected hamsters showing 100% survival even at high bacterial doses, while other mutants showing full virulence. [30] The htpG mutant exhibited normal growth and resistance to heat, oxidative, and osmmotic stress, implying that htpG is specifically required for infection rather than stress tolerance. [30] HtpG assists shape stability of other virulent proteins, or facilitates pathogen transmissions among hosts. [30] Due to its conservation among Leptospira species, htpG has been identified as a key molecular virulence factor and a potential target for vaccine or therapeutic use. [30] [31]

Environment

L. interrogans are host-associated bacteria, and, while they occur globally, most infections occur in tropical regions. In particular, the P1 subclade Leptospira is found in higher rates in Brazil, New Caledonia, and Malaysia, with some rates being as high as 30%. [32] In the host environment, L. interrogans are first found in the blood and subsequently moves on to infect several organs. L. interrogans cells survive and multiply at an optimal rate in the kidneys. Biofilms in the renal tubules consisting of L. interrogans was found in Rattus norvegicus (Norway rats) colonized with the bacteria. [33] The pathogen mostly spreads through the bodily fluids of infected animals. [17] Rats are the primary carrier of leptospirosis but do not present any symptoms, transmitting the pathogen through urine, which is able to persist in freshwater. [34] Leptospira can remain in surface water and factors such as rainfall, flooding, and water turbidity have been strongly associated with increased Leptospira presence. [32] The pathogen can then enter the body of a new host through the skin and mucous membranes, as well as through the consumption of contaminated waters. [17] Leptospira often enter the body through open cuts and other wounds, though they are unable to pass through an intact skin barrier. [34] Infected wild and domestic animals can continue to excrete the bacteria into the environment for several years, and the bacteria can survive in soil and water for months at a time. [35] Leading theories suggests human exposure comes as a result of leptospires that persist in the soil being washed into surface waters during heavy rain or flooding, in part due to a longer survival period in soil than water. [32]

The extracellular matrix of L. interrogans biofilms is composed of DNA. [36] Formation of biofilms requires the second messenger c-di-GMP. [36]

Disease

Humans

In humans, symptoms caused by L. interrogans are biphasic, icteric, or anicteric. The icteric form is also known as Weil's disease. [37] It has been shown in studies that L. interrogans may damage the endothelial cell lining of various vessels and organs, allowing them to leak and further spread the bacteria to other parts of the body. [38] Symptoms can appear anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks after exposure. Phase 1 of infection is anicteric, and symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, vomiting and diarrhea. Roughly 90% of infectious cases in humans will only consist of this phase; however, it is possible for the disease to progress into phase 2, known as the icteric phase. Symptoms of the icteric phase include petechiae, hepatomegaly, jaundice, renal tubular damage, hemorrhages, and subsequent renal insufficiency. [37] Leptospirosis is treated with the antibiotics doxycycline and penicillin. [35]

There are more than 200 diverse pathogenic Leptospira serovars, making it challenging to develop an effective vaccine. [39] However, vaccines for the serovars known as Hardjo, Pomona, Canicola, Grippotyphosa and icterohaemorrhagiae have been developed. Unfortunately, these vaccines display suboptimal protection, need frequent booster doses, and are specific to certain serovars. [39]

Although wild rats (especially Rattus norvegicus ) are well-documented maintenance hosts for Leptospira interrogans, several case reports describe human infections linked to pet rats and also to other animals kept as pets such as mice. These cases are usually associated with serogroup Icterohaemorrhagiae. These cases indicate that companion animals such as pet rats can act as sources of human infection. [40]

Dogs

Leptospirosis in canines can be divided into the four categories of reproductive, icteric, hemorrhagic, and uremic. Reproductive leptospirosis results in the premature birth of offspring or abortion, and uremic leptospirosis is referred to as Stuttgart disease. [41] L. interrogans triggers a highly inflammatory response in infected dogs. This inflammatory response results in the high expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha, referred to as TNF-α, in the uterine tissue of infected dogs. Interleukin-1β and interleukin-6 also exhibit increased levels of expression upon infection. Furthermore, L. interrogans is proven to result in the down-regulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) mRNA and proteins. These factors are likely correlated with the high susceptibility of canines to leptospirosis. [41]

One Health

Leptospira can be found in the kidneys of reservoir hosts (typically rats, but also farm animals, dogs, and wild animals), without any symptoms. The infected animals then contaminate puddles, mud, and wet soil with their urine, and people or pets become infected when that contaminated water comes into contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (e.g. the linings of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts). Floods and heavy rainfall heighten the prevalence of this. Leptospirosis is not just confined to the tropics: urban neighborhoods, agricultural areas, and even various recreational water sources such as swimming pools can all lead to a cause for concern. Clinically, the infection tends to be easily misdiagnosed because early symptoms present similarly to influenza or COVID-19, which delays proper treatment and undermines not only the commonality of the disease, but its true seriousness. [42]

Effective prevention will require a coordinated One Health approach to be successful. Vaccinating domestic animals (specifically dogs and cattle), helps protect animal health while simultaneously reducing environmental contamination with leptospira. Rodent and pest control, improved sanitation, and being cautious of floodwater, aid in lowering the risk. For occupations with higher exposure (i.e., sewer workers, farmers, and others who regularly work around dirty or contaminated water), more immediate and short-term use of protective antibiotics can provide a temporary reduction, although it is not a long term solution. More accurate, accessible diagnostic tests, and better tracking of different strains can all work to track which variants are circulating in a given area and help preventing and treating the disease. [42]

Leptospirosis also shows how social and environmental conditions influence who gets sick and how severe the outcomes are. Leptospira interrogans carried by rats (especially Rattus norvegicus) has often been linked to large outbreaks in cities, with the greatest risk in crowded, low-income neighborhoods. Whereas in wealthier areas, better housing quality and keeping rats out help lower the risk, but in underserved cities, poor housing, bad trash management, and constant issues with drainage and standing water create the ideal conditions for Leptospirosis, especially after heavy rain and flooding. Clinically, Leptospirosis can vary greatly from person to person. While some infections remain mild, others can become very severe, leading to Weil's syndrome (jaundice and kidney failure, which can be deadly) or serious lung disease (like a pulmonary hemorrhage) with bleeding in the lungs, where nearly half of the patients may die. Starting antibiotics like doxycycline or ampicillin early can greatly improve survival rates, however this often does not happen because current tests are not able to reliably detect infection in its earliest stages, and many high-risk communities lack good access to quick medical care, dialysis, or intensive treatment. [43]

Current prevention efforts are still missing key pieces that need to be addressed. While there are human vaccines that work, they are not able to be widely used due to their adverse side effects and their ability to only provide short-term protection. The short-term use of antibiotics to prevent infection in very high-risk situations (such as certain military or adventure travel settings) shows that we do have options, but also reveals that our overall approach is very limited and inconsistent. [43]

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