Geospatial distribution of <i>Leptospira</i>‐specific antibodies in febrile illness cases from Dakshina Kannada, India (2022–2023)
This study highlights the need for integrated diagnostics, including ELISA, MAT, and early molecular detection through PCR, to improve leptospirosis management during peak seasons. The findings support targeted interventions, such as water sanitation and rodent control, to reduce the burden in this region. Expanded surveillance of livestock, wildlife, and the environment is crucial for understanding reservoirs and contamination sources.
Authors
- Mohan Padma
- Vinayagamurthy Balamurugan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7821-7427)
- M. Jayashankar
- Kirubakaran Vinod Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-4140)
- R. Veena
Institutions
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IN)
- Mangalore University (IN)
- Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (IN)
- Department of Health & Family Welfare (IN)
- National Institute Of Veterinary Epidemiology And Disease Informatics (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Published
- 2025-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.14132
- Primary Topic
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00