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An outbreak of Leptospirosis among United States military personnel in Guam
oleh: Alyson J. Brinker, David L. Blazes
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | BMC 2017-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Abstract Background Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution. Case presentation We describe and discuss the clinical course of a leptospirosis outbreak in a running club called the hash house harriers on Guam. Conclusions Leptospirosis is a potentialy life threatening disease, and has had a reemergence given the popularity of travel adventure sports, teams, and clubs around the world. This case presentation highlights the robust prescence of leptospirosis on Guam.