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Hacker, Kathryn P; Sacramento, Gielson A; Cruz, Jaqueline S; de Oliveira, Daiana; Nery, Jr, Nivison; Lindow, Janet C; Carvalho, Mayara; Hagan, Jose; Diggle, Peter J; Begon, Mike; Reis, Mitermayer G; Wunder, Jr, Elsio A; Ko, Albert I; Costa, Federico
Emerging infectious diseases, 02/2020, Letnik: 26, Številka: 2Journal Article
The incidence of hospitalized leptospirosis patients was positively associated with increased precipitation in Salvador, Brazil. However, Leptospira infection risk among a cohort of city residents was inversely associated with rainfall. These findings indicate that, although heavy rainfall may increase severe illness, Leptospira exposures can occur year-round.
