Leptospirosis in Retirees Living in Rural Areas: A Poorly Recognized Emerging Problem in Mainland France?

Leptospirosis in Retirees Living in Rural Areas: A Poorly Recognized Emerging Problem in Mainland France?

Abstract Among 40 patients diagnosed with leptospirosis in 3 hospitals of western mainland France between 2014 and 2018, half were at least 60 years old and retired. Their exposure factors were mainly rural residential environment with limited remarkable risk factors. Better awareness and informatio...

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Veröffentlicht in:Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2022-07, Vol.9 (7), p.ofac269-ofac269
Hauptverfasser: Vibert, Mathilde, Guimard, Thomas, Brochard, Julia, Takoudju, Eve-Marie, Larrose, Catherine, Boutoille, David, Le Turnier, Paul
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Brief Report
Epidemiology
Health aspects
Leptospirosis
Retirees
Risk factors
Zoonoses
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Among 40 patients diagnosed with leptospirosis in 3 hospitals of western mainland France between 2014 and 2018, half were at least 60 years old and retired. Their exposure factors were mainly rural residential environment with limited remarkable risk factors. Better awareness and information on leptospirosis appear necessary in this population.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofac269