Travel‐Related Leptospirosis: A Series of 15 Imported Cases

ConclusionOur cases involved nine different serovars. They were related to travel in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Bathing or other fresh‐water leisure activities (canoeing, kayaking, rafting) are the most likely at‐risk exposure. Any traveler with fever and at‐risk exposure should be investigated for leptospirosis.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Charlotte van de Werve, Alice Perignon, Stéphane Jauréguiberry, François Bricaire, Pascal Bourhy, Eric Caumes Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research