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which is specific to pathogenic Leptospira species. This method allows for on-field testing and provides results comparable to more complex techniques like real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR ...

Conducive weather, characterised by intermittent rain, has helped in the proliferation of leptospira species, they say. Besides, lack of awareness has contributed to the spike in fatality rates.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is found throughout the world, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. Contracting leptospirosis causes illness, such as jaundice, pulmonary hemorrhage, ...