Improving leptospirosis treatment through increased suspicion-"Leptospirosis calendar for general practitioners in Sri Lanka".

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sri Lanka has one of the highest incidences of leptospirosis worldwide. Continuous awareness of leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis will improve the diagnosis of leptospirosis among General Practitioners (GPs). The objective of this study is to describe the development of a leptospirosis calendar for GPs in Sri Lanka.

Methods

The Leptospirosis calendar was meticulously crafted by synthesizing information obtained from a combination of Key Informant Interviews (KII), an extensive literature review, and the valuable insights of experts in the field. It underwent a refinement process during a one-day workshop, which was attended by a team of experts, including consultants from the Epidemiology unit, the Health Promotion Bureau, a Consultant Community Physicia

SUBMITTER: Kumari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490108 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature