Leptospirosis in Indonesia: diagnostic challenges associated with atypical clinical manifestations and limited laboratory capacity

Leptospirosis in Indonesia: diagnostic challenges associated with atypical clinical manifestations and limited laboratory capacity

Abstract Background The burden of leptospirosis in Indonesia is poorly understood. Data from an observational study conducted from 2013 to 2016 in seven cities across Indonesia was used to estimate the incidence of leptospirosis and document its clinical manifestations in patients requiring hospital...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Hussein Gasem, Usman Hadi, Bachti Alisjahbana, Emiliana Tjitra, M. M. D. E. A. H. Hapsari, Endang Sri Lestari, Abu Tholib Aman, Dewi Lokida, Gustiani Salim, Herman Kosasih, Ketut Tuti Parwati Merati, Kanti Laras, Mansyur Arif, Nurhayati Lukman, Pratiwi Sudarmono, Vivi Lisdawati, Chuen-Yen Lau, Aaron Neal, Muhammad Karyana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Diagnostic challenge
Atypical manifestations
Indonesia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-4903-5

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