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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis – Israel (02): (HZ) recreation, streams, background

Leptospirosis -- IsraelThe following background information on leptospirosis in Israel is abstracted from Gideon and the Gideon e-book series (1,2). Primary references are available from the author.Leptospirosis is most common in agricultural settlements of the Galilee, during the months of June to September. Reported disease incidence reached a peak of 81 cases in 1962, but has since decreased considerably; 48 cases were reported during 2002 to 2008 - including 20 travel-related cases (15 of these Read more [...]