HAEMOLYSIS AS A MEANS OF DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN LEPTOSPIRA INTERROGANS SEROVARS BALCANICA AND HARDJO

Abstract
Leptospires of the Hebdomadis serogroup have been isolated from a wide range of vertebrate hosts throughout the world (Communicable Diseases Center, 1966 and 1973). Only two serovars, hardjo and balcanica, belonging to this serogroup are known to be present in New Zealand.