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Leptospirosis surveillance: 1990-1992

I R Ferguson1

  • 1Hereford Public Health Laboratory.

Communicable Disease Report. CDR Review
|February 26, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Leptospirosis poses a risk to farmers and agricultural workers, particularly those exposed to rats or natural waters. Reported cases in England and Wales averaged 39 annually between 1990 and 1992.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease transmitted through contact with infected animal urine, often found in water or soil.
  • Occupational groups like farmers and agricultural workers are at higher risk due to their work environments.
  • The disease is a zoonotic hazard, posing risks to human health globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the incidence of leptospirosis in England and Wales.
  • To highlight the occupational risks associated with leptospirosis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of reported case data for leptospirosis.
  • Review of incidence rates over a defined period (1990-1992).

Main Results:

  • Annual reported incidence in England and Wales ranged from 29 to 48 cases between 1990 and 1992.
  • The data indicates a consistent, albeit low, number of reported cases during this period.

Conclusions:

  • Leptospirosis surveillance is crucial for understanding disease burden in at-risk populations.
  • Awareness and preventative measures are important for farmers and agricultural workers to mitigate exposure risks.

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