Leptospirosis Prevalence in a Population of Yucatan, Mexico

摘要: Objective. To measure the prevalence of leptospirosis with two techniques in inhabitants Izamal, Yucatan and to determine its relation some exposure factors. Material Methods. Transversal study populations belonging HR62—IMSS-Opportunities working force Yucatan. Population, including 6 years age or more, was randomly selected participate study. A questionnaire applied for personal ID factors; blood samples were taken diagnosis. Simple frequencies, proportions, tendency dispersion measures, odd ratios confidence intervals (CI) 95%, logistic regression model obtained. Results. 204 patients, between 9 80 old included; 180 positive (88.2%) dark-field technique; using MAT cutoff at 1∶40, 178 patients (87.3%) positive, while 1∶80 there 103 (50.5%). The predominant serovar Hardjo (94%). highest women (96.3%) >45-year-old group (95.7%); feminine gender (RM = 2.31 IC 95% 3.59–28.6), housewife 22.8 4.9–106.1), being contact stagnant water 5.2 1.7–15.9), domestic animal feces 5.1 1.9–13.1), these most significant variables final model. Conclusions. found higher than one nationally internationally reported, representing an important finding, turn a local public health, maybe nationally. It is urgent reinforce this research as well establish preventive control avoid health damages.