The epidemiology of leptospirosis in Jamaica
West Indian med. j
; 13(2): 90-6, June 1964.
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ABSTRACT
L. icterohaemorrhagiae and L. kremastos are known to exist in Jamaica. The kremastos type, a member of the hebdomadis serogroup, was first isolated in January in 1956. An analysis of cases of leptospiral infection from 1953-1963 was made with regard to sex, occupation, soil and rainfall distribution as well as the incidence in different parts of the island. The study incorporated both clinical and survey sera. The results show the greatest incidence in the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. A serological investigation of domestic and wild animals also revealed evidence of leptospiral antibodies. Cows, equines and pigs have been the highest reactors. The leptospires known to affect animals are potentially pathogenic for man. These facts emphasize the need for further research in this field (AU)
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Leptospirose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Ano de publicação:
1964
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Article