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Leptospirosis
Research conducted by S. Desai and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about leptospirosis
April 21st, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, "Although leptospirosis is a reemerging zoonosis of global importance, outbreaks related to agricultural exposures are primarily situated in tropical countries. In July 2007, a suspected leptospirosis outbreak was recognized among strawberry harvesters from Eastern Europe who were working in Germany." "An investigation was initiated to identify the outbreak source and the risk factors for infection. We conducted a retrospective cohort study with use of a questionnaire administered to harvesters by health authorities in Romania, Slovakia, and Poland. Collected serum samples were...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-04-21)
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