Leptospirosis in sugarcane plantation and fishing communities in Kagera northwestern Tanzania

ConclusionLeptospirosis is a public health threat affecting populations at risk, such as sugarcane plantation workers and fishing communities. Public awareness targeting risk occupational groups is much needed for mitigation of leptospirosis in the study areas and other vulnerable populations in Tanzania and elsewhere.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - May 30, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Georgies F. Mgode Source Type: research