Epidemiological aspects of leptospirosis in Rio Grande do Sul during the 2024 Flood

Epidemiological aspects of leptospirosis in Rio Grande do Sul during the 2024 Flood

ABSTRACT Background: Leptospirosis is a serious zoonosis. In 2024, Rio Grande do Sul (RS) experienced floods affecting 93% of the municipalities and 8.8% of the population. In this study, we reviewed the leptospirosis notifications post-flooding. Methods: Descriptive quantitative study using secon...

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Main Authors: Renan Konig Leal, Millena Fernandes, Caroline Pereira Vieira, Ester Cristina Corrêa da Rocha, Nícolas Firmiano Flores, Wellyngton Vieira Eufrazio, Carolina Zomer da Silva, Betine Pinto Moehlecke Iser, Josiane Somariva Prophiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2025-08-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Leptospira infection
Floods
Climate change
Epidemiological monitoring
Epidemiology
Zoonosis surveillance
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822025000100702&lng=en&tlng=en
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