학술논문
Influence of Rainfall on Leptospira Infection and Disease in a Tropical Urban Setting, Brazil
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 2, Pp 311-314 (2020)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1080-6040
1080-6059
1080-6059
Abstract
The incidence of hospitalized leptospirosis patients was positively associated with increased precipitation in Salvador, Brazil. However, Leptospira infection risk among a cohort of city residents was inversely associated with rainfall. These findings indicate that, although heavy rainfall may increase severe illness, Leptospira exposures can occur year-round.