Demystifying re-emergence zoonotic threat: A 5-year epidemiology of leptospirosis in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101432
• Publication Date: 2023-10-18T07:34:34Z
• Authors: Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan...; Sharina Mohd Shah; Norjeehan Junadi; Muazz Auzzaie Abd...; Khairul Aiman Rosly; Farah Nabila Abd ...; Rahmat Dapari; Massitah Mihat; Siti Salwa Ibrahim; Muhammad Ismail; Suriyati Abd Aziz; Mohd Rohaizat Hassan; Lokman Rejali; Zulhizzam Abdullah; Abd Majid Mohd Isa
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IntroductionLeptospirosis is a re-emergence of zoonotic disease with significant morbidity and mortality. As tropical country, there concerning trend leptospirosis infection in Malaysia. However, the epidemiological study remains scarce does not reflect current information. Therefore, aimed to describe its epidemiology within last 5-year state Negeri Sembilan.MethodsA cross-sectional was done using dataset from national electronic surveillance registry year 2018–2022. Descriptive statistics method applied build narrative infection. All data kept confidential abide Helsinki declaration.ResultsA total 1290 cases registered included analysis. Majority were adults' group (68.4 %), male Malay ethnicity (69.8 unemployed (56.7 rural area (54.4 %). The possible risk exposure rat infestation (15.1 water-based activity (12.5 contact contaminated soil (7.7 proportion densely populated areas comparable among those who are employed There overall 21 (1.6 %) mortality data.ConclusionLeptospirosis public health threat need be approached holistically. Awareness continuously advocated as well healthcare providers. Strengthening system at local level important it can act an early warning prevent outbreak happen.