Leptospirosis: An important zoonosis acquired through work, play and travel
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Lau, Colleen; Townell, Nicola; Stephenson, Eloise; Van den Berg, Debra; Craig, Scott
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Background Leptospirosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide. Infection occurs through contact with infected animals, or soil or water that has been contaminated by the urine of infected animals. Risk factors include occupational and recreational exposures, contact with floodwaters, and travel to areas with a high risk of leptospirosis, particularly tropical, developing countries. With climate change, flood-related outbreaks are becoming more common. Objective This article...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2018 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/170465 |
Source: | Australian Journal of General Practice |
DOI: | .31128/afp-07-17-4286 |
Access Rights: | Open Access via publisher website |
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