Leptospirosis outbreak in Ecuador in 2023: A pilot study for surveillance from a One Health perspective.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that is endemic in tropical regions, including Ecuador. It is caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, which can infect humans through animal reservoirs such as rats and dogs, or through contact with contaminated water or soil. In March 2023, public health authorities declared a concerning outbreak of leptospirosis in Durán Cantón, located in the Coastal region of Ecuador. For the first time in the country, a multidisciplinary approach involving physicians and veterinarians was implemented for the surveillance and management of this leptospirosis outbreak. A total of 335 samples were collected, including suspected human cases, household contacts, household dogs, synanthropic rats, and water samples within the area of human cases. S

SUBMITTER: Orlando SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11664413 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature