Leptospirosis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]

Primary Prevention

General measures

General protective measures to be taken by risk groups as follows.

• Recreational activities :
  • Protective clothing and appropriate shoes to protect from infection from contaminated sources such as animal urine.
  • Immediate washing or bathing after recreational activities if exposed to stagnant water or soil