Influence of Rainfall on Leptospira Infection and Disease in a Tropical Urban Setting, Brazil

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: leptospirosis;    Leptospira;    bacteria;    public health;    epidemiology;    urban epidemiology;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2602.190102

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The incidence of hospitalized leptospirosis patients was positively associated with increased precipitation in Salvador, Brazil. However, Leptospira infection risk among a cohort of city residents was inversely associated with rainfall. These findings indicate that, although heavy rainfall may increase severe illness, Leptospira exposures can occur year-round.

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