Background Leptospirosis, caused by pathogenic Leptospira, is a zoonosis of global
distribution. This infectious disease is mainly transmitted by indirect exposure to urine of …

Objective. This review describes the geographic and temporal distribution of, detection
methods for, and other epidemiological features of published leptospirosis outbreaks, with …

Leptospira interrogans is the etiological agent of leptospirosis, a globally distributed
zoonotic disease. Human infection usually occurs through skin exposure with water and soil …

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance with significant morbidity and
mortality. However, the disease is frequently overlooked and underdiagnosed, leading to …

The epidemic of leptospirosis in humans occurs annually in Thailand. In this study, we have
developed mathematical models to investigate transmission dynamics between humans …

In Thailand, leptospirosis is primarily associated with those who work in agricultural
occupations. Leptospirosis control is hampered by a poor understanding of the complex …

Leptospira is a complex bacterial genus which biodiversity has long been overlooked. In the
recent years however, environmental studies have contributed to shed light on its original …

Although leptospirosis is traditionally considered a disease of rural, agricultural and flooded
environments, Leptospira spp. are found in a range of habitats and infect numerous host …

Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) is the main reservoir host of pathogenic Leptospira, the
causative agent of leptospirosis, in urban environments. Pathogenic Leptospira forms …

Background Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease that causes considerable
morbidity and mortality globally, primarily in residents of urban slums. While contact with …