Leptospirosis in Retirees Living in Rural Areas: A Poorly Recognized Emerging Problem in Mainland France?

Abstract

Among 40 patients diagnosed with leptospirosis in 3 hospitals of western mainland France between 2014 and 2018 half were at least 60 years old and retired. Their exposure factors were mainly rural residential environment with limited remarkable risk factors. Better awareness and information on leptospirosis appear necessary in this population.

One Health and sex and gender-related perspective in the ecosystem: Interactions among drivers involved in the risk of leptospirosis in Europe. A scoping review

“…Cases were mainly males 45–64 years of age, and the male-to-female ratio was 3.6:1 [ 3 ]. Studies where disaggregated data were presented usually confirmed an excess in male cases [ [4] , [5] , [6] ].…”