https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Leptospirosis. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-62054-ijdm-0303-24-4e33d7b6/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-62054-ijdm-0303-24-4e33d7b6/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings offer insights for public health policy in communities affected by leptospirosis, particularly regarding the need for integrated interventions targeting environmental conditions and infection treatment across species. Leptospirosis Transmission dynamics Treatment Climate and environment One Health Health policy Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fpubh-2026-1891639-b95927a4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fpubh-2026-1891639-b95927a4/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The abstract presents the findings as information relevant to risk assessment and prevention and control planning in Fujian Province. It identifies seasonal and geographic concentration, affected population groups, reservoir-animal findings, and differing serogroup distributions as epidemiological context. Leptospirosis Surveillance Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-64063-3049-1681-vol3-issue8-000296-8a52a8c4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-64063-3049-1681-vol3-issue8-000296-8a52a8c4/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT By highlighting gaps in current monitoring infrastructure and diagnostic delays, the work underscores the need for integrated digital health frameworks to strengthen community-level disease prevention and response capabilities. Leptospirosis Treatment Surveillance Vaccination Diagnostics Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-12533-1-2c2131be/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-12533-1-2c2131be/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The authors reported that climate-sensitive modelling could support integration of meteorological surveillance into leptospirosis early-warning and response systems, particularly for identified hotspot districts. This is the study’s stated implication and does not establish that such systems improve outcomes. Leptospirosis Climate and environment Surveillance Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013560-a9b7bee6/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013560-a9b7bee6/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The authors suggest the results support targeted prevention and control strategies in densely populated urban areas of the Global South and that combining contextual environmental data with spatial analysis can inform public health policy, spatial planning, and future epidemiological models. Leptospirosis Climate and environment Treatment Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-025-01284-x-b5bf6a72/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-025-01284-x-b5bf6a72/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Leptospirosis, caused by pathogenic Leptospira species, is an important global public health concern; the study highlights climate and socioeconomic factors in disease occurrence and underscores targeted prevention needs, particularly in regions prone to extreme rainfall and floods. Leptospirosis Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Outbreak investigation Surveillance One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0012755-e31b28b2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0012755-e31b28b2/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recognizing climatic and geographical correlates of disease distribution supports strategic policy formulation and resource deployment in vulnerable tropical communities. Leptospirosis Surveillance Climate and environment One Health Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0012700-05952212/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0012700-05952212/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The findings identify slaughterhouse workers as a population in which leptospiral seropositivity was detected and describe occupational activities associated with seropositivity in this study. The authors state that leptospirosis may warrant further investigation among undifferentiated febrile illness cases with suspected occupational exposure and propose broader research to assess human and animal burden. Leptospirosis Brucellosis Malaria Vaccination Diagnostics Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0011239-ddbef1e9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0011239-ddbef1e9/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The predictive model can serve as a tool for epidemiological analysis and healthcare service planning. The spatial and temporal clustering findings underscore the need for intersectoral surveillance and community control policies addressing municipal disparities in Brazil. Leptospirosis One Health Surveillance Transmission dynamics Ecological study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-022-01010-x-4d5a4d7d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-022-01010-x-4d5a4d7d/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The approach offers a baseline for planning intervention measures in settings where leptospirosis is underreported and misdiagnosed. The methodology is designed to be evolutive and can incorporate new evidence as studies and data on disease determinants become available. Leptospirosis Climate and environment Surveillance One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010506-269bc552/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010506-269bc552/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate that antibody persistence and infection timing may affect interpretation of serological studies for leptospirosis. The modelling approach may provide additional temporal information from cross-sectional data, although the abstract does not establish its operational or clinical impact. Leptospirosis Outbreak investigation Surveillance Diagnostics Climate and environment One Health Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-019-4580-4-0cbf0437/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-019-4580-4-0cbf0437/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Despite government and national health ministry efforts, leptospirosis remains a public health problem in Gilan province. Spatial modeling and prediction may support prevalence reduction efforts. Leptospirosis Transmission dynamics Treatment Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT The findings expand understanding of Leptospira diversity in environmental reservoirs relevant to zoonotic transmission. The identification of new potentially infectious species and insights into virulence evolution may inform future surveillance and risk assessment, though clinical significance remains to be determined. Leptospirosis Genomic epidemiology Transmission dynamics Climate and environment One Health Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0006082-a3918826/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0006082-a3918826/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT Canine visceral leishmaniasis is relevant as dogs serve as a reservoir for Leishmania infantum, a zoonotic pathogen. Effective diagnosis, treatment, and control in canine populations may reduce transmission risk to humans. Leishmaniasis Leptospirosis Diagnostics Transmission dynamics Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0003575-303d476e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0003575-303d476e/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT The article identifies urgent needs to expand surveillance activities and ensure mass drug administration for populations at risk for intestinal helminth infections, fluke infections, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, and yaws, while referencing the ASEAN Network for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Traditional Medicines Innovation as a policy framework for developing new control tools. Malaria Dengue Leprosy Filariasis Leishmaniasis Japanese Encephalitis Leptospirosis Schistosomiasis Melioidosis Trachoma Enterovirus 71 infection Climate and environment Surveillance One Health Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-2049-9957-4-11-805c6eb8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-2049-9957-4-11-805c6eb8/ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Pig production poses significant health risks through zoonotic disease transmission, yet these diseases are substantially underreported due to similar clinical presentations and inadequate diagnostics. Understanding sociocultural drivers is crucial for disease control, requiring transdisciplinary One Health research to address social determinants of health, health-seeking behaviours, and disease reporting. Taeniasis Cysticercosis Hepatitis E Japanese Encephalitis Brucellosis Leptospirosis Trichinellosis Streptococcus suis Q fever One Health Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Surveillance Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-18-18-20472-en-9ad793da/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-18-18-20472-en-9ad793da/ Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The outbreak highlights the value of rapid diagnostic assays like qPCR for early diagnosis following prolonged freshwater exposure during sporting events. It underscores the need to inform participants about leptospirosis risk, especially during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding. Leptospirosis Diagnostics Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-1469-0691-12154-162e7859/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-1469-0691-12154-162e7859/ Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The article is relevant to diagnostic planning for tropical fever management in settings with limited access to laboratory testing. It frames better rapid tests as important for improving evaluation of treatable severe infections after malaria is excluded. Leptospirosis Dengue Malaria Leishmaniasis African trypanosomiasis Brucellosis Diagnostics Climate and environment Treatment Journal article