A Perspective Study of Human Leptospirosis
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2016
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Abstract
The present study was carried out retrospectively to assess the risk factors and epidemiological significance
of leptospirosis in humans in Namakkal region of Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 345 human sera samples
referred by physicians as suspected cases of leptospirosis from Namakkal region of Tamil Nadu were screened
by dark field microscopy. Prevalence of leptospirosis in human was 72.5 per cent out of 345 cases. Higher
positive rates were noticed in males (70.4%). Relative risk of 1.2 for males indicates that males are at higher risk
of developing leptospirosis than females. Prevalence of leptospirosis was high in patients of 21-30 years age
group and occupation wise it was found high in students. Higher rates of leptospirosis were noticed during
monsoon season in Namakkal region. The control of leptospirosis in humans include vaccination of animals,
rodent control, good hygiene and creating public awareness by education which is of utmost importance.
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TNV_IVPH_2016_14(1)55-57
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Veterinary Science