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Leptospirosis in "Eco-Challenge" Athletes, Malaysian Borneo, 2000.

Authors :
Sejvar, James
Bancroft, Elizabeth
Winthrop, Kevin
Bettinger, Julie
Bajani, Mary
Bragg, Sandra
Shutt, Kathleen
Kaiser, Robyn
Marano, Nina
Popovic, Tanja
Tappero, Jordan
Ashford, David
Mascola, Laurene
Vugia, Duc
Perkins, Bradley
Rosenstein, Nancy
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jun2003, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p702, 6p, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2003

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
9
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10022805