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Nature Reviews Disease PrimersLeptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection that is prevalent across all continents and is caused by pathogenic spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira. Although infection can be asymptomatic, symptomatic disease can vary in severity from mild to severe illness, the latter characterized by icterus and/or multi-organ dysfunction and potentially death ...
Atherstone, Stoddard.
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Microbial Cell Factories, 2007 Leptospirosis is a serious infection disease caused by pathogenic strains of the Leptospira spirochetes, which affects not only humans but also animals. It has long been expected to find an effective vaccine to prevent leptospirosis through immunization ...
Jin Li, Wang Zhijun, Węgrzyn Alicja
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Concurrent Scrub Typhus, Dengue, and Leptospirosis: A Rare Triple Co-Infection: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT In endemic areas, acute undifferentiated febrile illness has a wide differential with overlapping features that can lead to misdiagnosis. Although triple co‐infection with scrub typhus, dengue, and leptospirosis is extremely rare, high clinical suspicion and early detection are vital to avoid delayed treatment, multi‐organ dysfunction, and ...
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Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2001 SUMMARYLeptospirosis is a worldwide zoonotic infection with a much greater incidence in tropical regions and has now been identified as one of the emerging infectious diseases. The epidemiology of leptospirosis has been modified by changes in animal husbandry, climate, and human behavior.
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Workplace Health & Safety, 2018 Leptospirosis is a leading zoonotic disease for morbidity and mortality in humans globally. Occupational health nurses should teach workers and the public about leptospirosis and the importance of disrupting the infection source through rodent control, animal vaccination, and flood prevention.
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Salud Pública de México, 2015 Objetivo. Evaluar si el uso del panel de 19 cepas de leptospiras, sugerido por la Sociedad Internacional de Leptospirosis para la microaglutinación (MAT, por sus siglas en inglés), permite mayor confirmación de casos que el de 12 cepas.
Paulina Jacob +6 more
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A cohort study: The Association Between Autoimmune Disorders and Leptospirosis
Scientific Reports, 2020 There are limited studies on the association between systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) and leptospirosis. Therefore, this study aims to identify the effects of leptospirosis on the risks of developing SARDs with a nationwide retrospective ...
Soon-Hian Teh +4 more
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Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan, 2016 : One of the zoonosis in Indonesia is leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is caused due to infection of bacteria Leptospira. There were 107 cases and 9 deaths due to leptospirosis in Sampang.
Annisa Rahim, Ririh Yudhastuti
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The Predictive Factors for Severe Leptospirosis Cases in Kedah
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020 Over the past decade, increased awareness about leptospirosis disease in developing and industrialized countries has resulted in increased numbers of leptospirosis cases being reported worldwide.
Rakesh Singh Sandhu +3 more
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Jurnal Vektor Penyakit, 2020 Leptospirosis cases in Klaten Regency in 2016-2018 have increased. An assessment action to describe the knowledge and behavior of the community regarding leptospirosis incidence in Gantiwarno District was carried out as input in efforts to control ...
Aryani Pujiyanti +3 more
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