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Review
. 2014 Nov;73(11 Suppl 2):21-3.

Leptospirosis: the microscopic danger in paradise

William A Londeree  1
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Review

Leptospirosis: the microscopic danger in paradise

William A Londeree. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection endemic in Hawai'i. This review discusses the incidence of documented human cases in Hawai'i and current recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of leptospirosis.

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