Pathogenic Leptospira contamination in the environment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The pathogenic Leptospira is maintained in renal tubules of certain animals, mostly rodents, and excreted in the urine which can contaminate the environment. It is necessary to detect pathogenic Leptospira in environmental samples. Knowing the survival of Leptospira in the environment (water and soil) can provide an overview of where and how they can be transmitted to humans.

Objective

Therefore, this study aimed to provide a systematic overview of pathogenic Leptospira presence in water and soil environment, the various species of pathogenic Leptospira that are harmful for human, and the ability to survive using a systematic review method.

Methods

The search process used four databases: PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and ProQuest. Furthermore, the article

SUBMITTER: Sayanthi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953783 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature