Risk factors for human acute leptospirosis in northern Tanzania.
Michael J MazeShama Cash-GoldwasserMatthew P RubachHolly M BiggsRenee L GallowayKatrina J SharplesKathryn J AllanJo E B HallidaySarah CleavelandMichael C ShandCharles MuiruriRudovick R KazwalaWilbrod SagandaBingileki F LwezaulaBlandina T MmbagaVenance P MaroJohn A CrumpPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
In our population, exposure to cattle and rice farming were risk factors for acute leptospirosis. Although further data is needed, these results suggest that cattle may be an important source of human leptospirosis. Further investigation is needed to explore the potential for control of livestock Leptospira infection to reduce human disease.