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Case Reports
. 2002 May 1;34(9):e40-3.
doi: 10.1086/339942. Epub 2002 Apr 4.

Leptospirosis, water sports, and chemoprophylaxis

David A Haake  1 , Manjula Dundoo, Rumi Cader, Bernard M Kubak, Rudy A Hartskeerl, James J Sejvar, David A Ashford
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Case Reports

Leptospirosis, water sports, and chemoprophylaxis

David A Haake et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Recreational activities, such as water sports and adventure travel, are emerging as an important risk factor for leptospirosis, a potentially fatal zoonosis. We report the clinical course of 2 patients who acquired leptospirosis through participation in water sports. Physicians caring for patients who participate in adventure travel involving water sports should be familiar with the risk factors for and diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of leptospirosis.

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