Zúñiga CIR, Caro LJ

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 71-76
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ABSTRACT

In Mexico leptospirosis in humans was not reported in the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SUIVE in Spanish). It was from 2000 that it began recording consecutive cases.
objective. To describe the epidemiological findings of leptospirosis in Mexico from 2000 to 2010.
method. Through the SUIVE’s information, a transversal descriptive study was made. Principal epidemiological characteristics and predominant serovars are described.
results. The age group most affected was 25 to 44 years old. Regarding the sex distribution of confirmed cases, it was higher in males than in females. The states that had the highest rate of cases were Campeche, Yucatan, Sonora, Oaxaca, Hidalgo, Veracruz, Sinaloa, Tabasco, and Veracruz. October was the month with the highest number of cases. The most common serovars identified were L. bratislava, L. autumnalis, L. canicola, L. ballum, L. hardjo, and L. pomona. A high percentage of the samples were positive for more than one serovar (49.86%).
conclusion. In Mexico leptospirosis cases are more common in tropical regions, predominantly in autumn. The predominant serovars were L. bratislava, L. autumnalis, and L. canicola.

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