Leptospirosis in “Eco-Challenge” Athletes, Malaysian Borneo, 2000

Leptospirosis in “Eco-Challenge” Athletes, Malaysian Borneo, 2000

Adventure travel is becoming more popular, increasing the likelihood of contact with unusual pathogens. We investigated an outbreak of leptospirosis in “Eco-Challenge” multisport race athletes to determine illness etiology and implement public health measures. Of 304 athletes, we contacted 189 (62%)...

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Main Authors: James Sejvar, Elizabeth Bancroft, Kevin L. Winthrop, Julie Bettinger, Mary Bajani, Sandra Bragg, Kathleen Shutt, Robyn Kaiser, Nina Marano, Tanja Popovic, Jordan W. Tappero, David Ashford, Laurene Mascola, Duc Vugia, Bradley Perkins, Nancy Rosenstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
adventure travel immunoassay
Borneo
doxycycline
febrile illness
leptospirosis
Malaysia
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/6/02-0751_article

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