A systematic review of human and animal leptospirosis in the Pacific Islands reveals pathogen and reservoir diversity
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006503
Abstract: Background The Pacific Islands have environmental conditions highly favourable for transmission of leptospirosis, a neglected zoonosis with highest incidence in the tropics, and Oceania in particular. Recent reports confirm the emergence and outbreaks of leptospirosis… read more here.
Keywords: leptospirosis; epidemiology; animal leptospirosis; pacific islands ... See more keywords