Epidemiology of Leptospirosis -Kerala Scenario

Authors

  • A Joseph Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, PB No 1 Anayara PO, Trivandrum 695029 Author
  • Diya Rachel George Trivandrum Medical College Author

Keywords:

Leptospirosis, Zoonosis, Spirochaetes, Rodents

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a serious emerging disease in Kerala. Hitherto there is no technical publication on this from Kerala. The present paper gives a review of relevant references, the prevalence and other epidemiological aspects, including the rat fauna of Kerala. A few points on the control measures are also given.

Author Biographies

  • A Joseph, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, PB No 1 Anayara PO, Trivandrum 695029

    Director (Academic)

  • Diya Rachel George, Trivandrum Medical College

    House Surgeon

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Published

2010-12-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2010): Volume 3 Issue 4

Section

Review Article

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