Authors
Dr. A Joseph1, Dr. Diya Rachel George2
1Director (Academic), Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, P B No 1 Anayara PO, Trivandrum 695029
2House Surgeon, Trivandrum Medical College
Abstract
Introduction: Leptospirosis is a serious emerging disease in Kerala, for which there has been no prior technical publication from the region.
Content: This paper reviews relevant references, detailing the prevalence and other epidemiological aspects of leptospirosis, including the rat fauna of Kerala.
Conclusion: The article also outlines several control measures for the disease.
Keywords: Leptospirosis, Zoonosis, Spirochaetes, Rodents