Emerging tropical diseases in Australia. Part 1. Leptospirosis

S. M. TulsianiWHO/OIE/FAO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia; School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia

C. L. LauWHO/OIE/FAO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia; School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Herston Road, Herston, Queensland, 4006, Australia

G. C. GrahamOrganic Chemistry Food Chemistry , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia; Faculty of Science, Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia

A. F. Van Den HurkPublic Health Virology Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia

C. C. JansenWHO/OIE/FAO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia

L. D. SmytheWHO/OIE/FAO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia

D. B. McKayFaculty of Science Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs , Queensland, 4556, Australia

S. B. CraigWHO/OIE/FAO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Leptospirosis Communicable Diseases Unit , Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 594, Archerfield, Queensland, 4108, Australia; Faculty of Science, Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia

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Abstract

Human leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance that causes significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing nations. In this review, the history, epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation and treatment of this disease, and its impact in Australia, are discussed. Central to this review is the delineation of diagnostic methods for the disease and the challenges that this disease presents for both the clinician and diagnostic laboratory. This information should furnish clinicians with an updated tool to help overcome a number of problems associated with the diagnosis of leptospirosis.

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