Has Madagascar lost its exceptional leptospirosis free-like status?

BACKGROUND:Leptospirosis is a widespread but underreported cause of morbidity and mortality. It has rarely been reported in either humans or animals in Madagascar. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional survey of the inhabitants in Moramanga, Madagascar, in June 2011, to estimate the prevalence of h...

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Main Authors: Maherisoa Ratsitorahina, Soanandrasana Rahelinirina, Alain Michault, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Soatiana Rajatonirina, Vincent Richard, 2011 Surveillance Workshop group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4396993?pdf=render