Serologically Confirmed Human Leptospirosis in Colombia, 2015-2020.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated water sources, imposes a substantial health burden in Colombia. Since 2007, the National Institute of Health (INS) has mandated the notification and confirmation of all suspected leptospirosis cases. This passive surveillance program employs the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) on serum samples to ascertain confirmed cases of leptospirosis infection. However, the absence of a robust surveillance system has hindered our comprehensive understanding of the morbidity, mortality, geographical distribution, species/serovars, and strains responsible for severe disease. Our study aimed to provide an epidemiological overview of MAT-confirmed human leptospirosis cases reported over 6 years (201

SUBMITTER: Parra-Barrera EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448516 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature