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Maximum likelihood tree of the 16S rRNA gene for selected Leptospira species with Leptonema illini as the outgroup. The scale bar represents units of substitutions per site. Sequences identified in this study are indicated as either group 1 or group 2. Group A, pathogenic strains; group B, intermediate strains; group C, saprophytic strains. Bootstrap nodal support values are indicated if >70.
