Leptospirosis and Extensive Urbanization in West Africa: A Neglected and Underestimated Threat?

Leptospirosis and Extensive Urbanization in West Africa: A Neglected and Underestimated Threat?

Leptospirosis affects 1 million and kills 60,000 people annually, but it remains poorly documented in Africa. We aim to describe the large West African Conurbation Corridor where the omnipresence of slums, water and close animal/human interactions may result in high leptospiral risk. Though scarce,...

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Main Authors: Gauthier Dobigny, Philippe Gauthier, Gualbert Houéménou, Armelle Choplin, Henri-Joël Dossou, Sylvestre Badou, Jonas Etougbétché, Pascale Bourhy, Stéphane Koffi, Kara N. Durski, Eric Bertherat, Mathieu Picardeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Urban Science
Subjects:
urbanization
neglected tropical diseases
Leptospira
zoonoses
public health
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/2/2/29

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