LIGA AND LIGB PROTEINS (LEPTOSPIRAL IG-LIKE (LIG) DOMAINS) FOR VACCINATION AND DIAGNOSIS

摘要

The present invention refers to isolated DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules that encode for LigA and LigB proteins. The invention further refers to the use of fragments of these proteins in the diagnosis, and formulation of vaccines for prevention of infections caused by Leptospira in humans and animals.