Influence of Rainfall on Leptospira Infection and Disease in a Tropical Urban Setting, Brazil
oleh: Kathryn P. Hacker, Gielson A. Sacramento, Jaqueline S. Cruz, Daiana de Oliveira, Nivison Nery, Janet C. Lindow, Mayara Carvalho, Jose Hagan, Peter J. Diggle, Mike Begon, Mitermayer G. Reis, Elsio A. Wunder, Albert I. Ko, Federico Costa
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-02-01 |
Deskripsi
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.