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Leptospirosis in "Eco-Challenge" Athletes, Malaysian Borneo, 2000.
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jun2003, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p702, 6p, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Presents a study that investigated an outbreak of leptospirosis in Eco-Challenge multisport race athletes to determine illness etiology and implement public health measures. Number of case-patients who were hospitalized; Number of patients positive for leptospiral antibodies; Benefits from taking doxycycline before or during the race.
- Subjects :
- LEPTOSPIROSIS
SPIROCHAETOSIS
BLACKWATER fever
WEIL'S disease
ATHLETES
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10022805