Epidemiological Profile of Leptospirosis in the State of Rondônia Between 2012 to 2019
Amanda Beleti,
Letícia Moreno Bonin,
Luis Fernando Matos Bastianini
Abstract:Leptospirosis affects more than one million people and causes almost 60 thousand deaths every year, making it one of the most significant zoonoses worldwide. Currently, there is an annual average of more than 3,600 cases in the country, with, on average, 375 deaths per year. Although there are efficient medications to treat leptospirosis and prevent its progression, in some cases, late diagnosis can lead to the patient's death. Because it is a disease associated with poverty, social disinterest and eventually … Show more
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