Epidemiological, temporal, and geographic trends of leptospirosis in the United States, 2014–2020
An increasing number of leptospirosis cases in the U.S. are being reported, mostly from domestic sources of infection. Changing epidemiological trends away from occupational exposures to avocational or recreational activities highlights the need for interventions mitigating these exposure risks. A high percentage of cases were hospitalized and died emphasizing the need to educate healthcare providers, public health professionals, and the public about early identification and treatment for leptospirosis to improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- William A. Bower (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6538-8665)
- María E. Negrón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5238-6847)
- Marc Paladini
- Katherine Roguski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7711-9067)
- Hannah Moore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0289-0014)
- Rita M. Traxler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7580-4116)
- Sarah K. Kemble
- Aileen Artus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-3919)
- Ilana J. Schafer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-9637)
- Sally Slavinski
- Grishma A. Kharod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9373-1627)
- Robyn A. Stoddard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6856-2198)
- Janet M. Berreman
- Kyle Ryff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9698-0212)
- Christine Atherstone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1665-8002)
- Melissa Marzan Rodriguez
- Marta Guerra
- Adrian Rivera
- Renee Galloway
- Grayson N. Kallas
Institutions
- Hawaii Department of Health (US)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (US)
- United States Department of State (US)
- Puerto Rico Department of Health (PR)
- Office of Readiness and Response (US)
- National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013427
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.14
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention