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WHO recommended standards and strategies for the surveillance, prevention and control of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis
General introduction
Leptospirosis is a zoonosis of worldwide distribution, endemic mainly in countries with humid subtropical or tropical climates and has epidemic potential. It often peaks seasonally, sometimes in outbreaks, and is often linked to climate changes, to poor urban slum communities, to occupation or to recreational activities. The clinical course in humans ranges from mild to lethal with a broad spectrum of symptoms and clinical signs. Leptospirosis is underreported in many countries because of difficult clinical diagnosis and the lack of diagnostic laboratory services.
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