Leptospirosis -- Israel
The following background information on leptospirosis in Israel is abstracted from Gideon and the Gideon e-book series (1,2). Primary references are available from the author.
Leptospirosis is most common in agricultural settlements of the Galilee, during the months of June to September. Reported disease incidence reached a peak of 81 cases in 1962, but has since decreased considerably; 48 cases were reported during 2002 to 2008 - including 20 travel-related cases (15 of these acquired in
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