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Leptospirosis
New Caledonia
Resource type
Vidéo
School
Pacific Community
Target audience
9 - 12 years old
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is transmitted through the urine of mammals. It is maintained in the environment, in muddy soils or in fresh water, thus causing the contamination of humans. Cyrille Goarant, epidemiologist specializing in leptospirosis, explains the specific features of this disease: causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention.
Leptospirosis prevention / communicable diseases.
Project leader contact
Name :
Cyrille Goarant
E-mail :
cyrilleg@spc.int