Influence of Rainfall on Leptospira Infection and Disease in a Tropical Urban Setting, Brazil.

ABSTRACT: The incidence of hospitalized leptospirosis patients was positively associated with increased precipitation in Salvador, Brazil. However, Leptospira infection risk among a cohort of city residents was inversely associated with rainfall. These findings indicate that, although heavy rainfall may increase severe illness, Leptospira exposures can occur year-round.

SUBMITTER: Hacker KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986844 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature