0 an infectious disease that damages the liver and kidneys, found mainly in dogs and farm animals and caused by bacteria
The male leptospirosis incidence is tenfold that of females.
A further objective was to identify potential risk factors related to the occurrence of leptospirosis infection.
Swallowing more than one mouthful of water was associated with an increased risk of developing leptospirosis.
Patients suspected of leptospirosis who attended three primary health centres were included in the study.
All suspected cases of leptospirosis attending the outpatient department of these hospitals during the study period were included.
Small mammals, predominantly rodents, are one of the principal sources of leptospirosis.
There were no differences in gender-specific leptospirosis incidence rates among meat processing workers or forestry-related workers.
Although case numbers among this group were small, forestry-related workers were found in this study to be at increased risk of leptospirosis.
